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Since 1975

Working for Equal Justice
in the Immigrant Community

Culturally competent and linguistically appropriate legal representation, social services, and advocacy for our most marginalized neighbors.

  • 50+Years of Service
  • 12+Languages Spoken
  • 6Core Project Areas
Our Founders
Our Mission

Empowering communities through justice

Founded in 1975, our mission is to provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate legal representation, social services, and advocacy for the most marginalized segments of the community — including low-income women, seniors, recent immigrants, and youth.

What We Do

Our Programs

Violence Against Women

Freedom from violence is a human right. We support survivors of domestic violence, stalking, and harassment with a holistic, survivor-centered approach.

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Senior Law & Elder Abuse

Public benefits, consumer fraud, elder rights and disability rights — empowering seniors and adults with disabilities to live with dignity.

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Immigrant Rights Project

Through clinics and expert legal representation, we provide assistance across a wide variety of immigration law areas.

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Housing Projects

Legal assistance and education across housing topics to keep vulnerable tenants and homeowners in their homes.

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Anti-Human Trafficking

Through long-standing partnerships with Bay Area non-profits, we connect survivors with the legal and social services they need.

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Youth Advisory Council

Since 1997, our peer-education program tackles issues from dating violence and LGBTQ rights to Bay Area housing.

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Updates

Latest News

Perspectives

What Youth Know About Dating Violence That Adults Need to Hear

Feb 26, 2026

Project Update

2025 In Review: Elder and Disability Rights Project

Jan 29, 2026

Project Update

Hongbao, 1997, and the Promise We Owe Our Youth

Jan 28, 2026

Practice Advisory

Reinstatement of the Medi-Cal Asset Limit: What to Know

Dec 15, 2025

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Upcoming Free Legal Clinics

08May

Free Legal Clinic at South SF Public Library

901 Civic Campus Wy, South San Francisco, CA 94080

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20May

Free Immigration Legal Clinic (AABA)

Online via Zoom — registration required

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22May

Free Legal Clinic at South SF Public Library

901 Civic Campus Wy, South San Francisco, CA 94080

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Get In Touch

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Nihonmachi Legal Outreach

1121 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Contact: Dean Ito Taylor, Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 415-567-6255
Email: contact@nihonmachilegal.com

All consultations are confidential.