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The Eviction Defense Network (EDN) is a network of trial lawyers, advocates, and tenants dedicated to defending the right to affordable housing and ensuring access to justice in housing matters to tenants in Los Angeles County.

The services EDN provides include: counseling, preparing and filing answers to Unlawful Detainers (eviction lawsuits), negotiating with landlords, preparing tenants for trial, representing tenants at trial, and preparing and representing tenants in post-judgment motions when tenant has received a Notice to Vacate from the Sheriff.

The fee for representation is based on a sliding fee scale and we accept payment plans for this service.

 
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How to get help:
Choose ONE of the following ways to get help:
 
   Contact this group by visiting its office at  1930 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 208, Los Angeles, CA 90057
 
 Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  Cross Streets: Westlake
  Directions: Westlake Metro Station -- Red line. 720 and 20 buses on Wilshire. DASH Pico-Union.
  We are also open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  Please bring a copy of your Unlawful Detainer Summons and Complaint, and any notices from your landlord.
 
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   Contact this group by following the instructions below:
  Or you can visit our San Fernando Valley office located at 8741 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 104, Panorama City, CA 91402. This office is open Monday - Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  The last intake is at 3:00 p.m. Call 818-892-7600 for more information about our Valley office.
 
 
Who We Serve:
See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve.
 
Counties Served:  Los Angeles
Other Languages Spoken:  Spanish
Interpreters can be provided for: We only provide sign language interpreters.
Wheelchair Accessible: Y
Access for the deaf: We will provide sign language interpreters.
 
We offer a sliding fee scale.
 
 
Type of Help:
This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
 
  Full Legal Representation- We defend tenants in eviction proceedings.
  Brief Advice- We counsel and advise tenants (individually or in a group) in eviction and other housing-related matters.
  Pro Se Legal Clinic- Bi-monthly clinics in collaboration with community organizations.

(Get more information about types of services.)
 
 
Emergency Instructions
If your problem is an emergency as described below, follow the contact instructions for emergency cases.
 
What is an emergency?  If a tenant has received a Notice to Vacate from the Sheriff.
 
Emergency contact information:  Call 213-385-8112 for a list of documents and the deposit necessary.
 
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General contact information:
Telephone:main:213-385-8112, Valley office: 818-385-8112
Website:www.evictiondefensenetwork.org
 
Last Updated: 06/27/07
 
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