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Neighborhood Law Corps

Oakland's community law unit puts attorneys in the streets to tackle drug houses, prostitution, slumlords, blight and other problems affecting the quality of life in our community. The program inspired by the Peace Corps was recognized with the Gold Award for Municipal Excellence from the National League of Cities.

NLC attorneys are spearheading the City Attorney's effort to protect the rights of tenants in foreclosed buildings.

To report a nuisance or get help from the NLC: (510) 238-6517 or lawcorps@oaklandcityattorney.org.

NLC in the News

In the News

Injunction for Oakland hotels tied to prostitution October 8, 2011

Oakland's Neighborhood Law Corps wins lawsuit against looters April 14, 2011

Leap of Faith California Lawyer Magazine, March 2011

NLC wins Making Democracy Work award from the League of Women Voters Oakland April 28, 2010

Oakland finds solution for nuisance neighbors CBS 5, Sept. 22, 2008

City Attorney program helps neighborhoods Oakland Tribune, Feb. 14, 2008

Oakland's Law Corps wins 'profound honor' Oakland Tribune, Dec. 5, 2006

Oakland sues landlord over blighted units Oakland Tribune, Oct. 13, 2006

Block party celebrates ouster of drug dealers Oakland Tribune, April 9, 2006

Crackdown targets 3 problem liquor stores San Francisco Chronicle, Feb. 26, 2006

Defenders of the 'Hood Oakland Magazine, Nov. 2005

Oakland takes on liquor stores San Francisco Chronicle, Nov. 2004

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NLC Initiatives

Community Initiatives

Oakland sues to shut down hotels catering to prostitution December 22, 2010

City of Oakland sues fraudulent immigration consultants for ripping off families January 28, 2010

NLC sues landlord over unabated slum conditions June 4, 2009

Oakland Fair Lending Coalition: Foreclosure & Eviction Assistance

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Neighborhood Law Corps Video

NLC Video

Introducing the NLC

Documentary about the work and the mission of the Neighborhood Law Corps.