The Legal Aid Association of California (LAAC) is an essential resource for individuals seeking self-help information on legal problems and referrals to local legal aid providers and pro bono assistance in Berkeley, CA, and throughout the state. They are committed to providing reliable and up-to-date information on a wide range of legal topics, including housing, families and kids, consumer issues, protection from abuse, public benefits, seniors, work, immigration, disability, health, individual and civil rights, probate and estate planning, veterans and military, Native American issues, HIV/AIDS, expungement, and disaster assistance. LAAC is a membership organization that advocates on behalf of almost 100 nonprofits funded through IOLTA grants by the State Bar of California.

They promote communication and coordination between programs, provide training, analyze best practices, and improve the delivery of legal aid, with a focus on supporting rural and small programs and meeting the needs of under-served populations. With comprehensive resources and authoritative links, LawHelpCA, run by LAAC, is California's official and free legal resource, offering easy access to reliable information and a directory of legitimate organizations that provide free or low-cost legal advice and representation