The ACCESS Center

I was sent here on a recommendation from the SFPD. I am so sorry I ever went. They were so unprofessional. Once they realized that the paperwork I brought in included photos of my ex and I sexting (with pictures), suddenly everyone in the room had to see it. When I objected, I was repeated told, ‘then you’ll have to hire an attorney’. I was so embarrassed. Left in tears.
Why are all the bad reviews of this place being hidden? This seems suspicious.

Last Friday I posted a two star review on a business located near my home — the owner started sending me crazy harassing and threatening messages through Unilocal.On Sunday night I get a knock at my door — I answer it and it’s the business owner who tried to physically force her way into my home (I still don’t know how she found out where I live)! After wrestling with her her for a few moments I was able to get my door shut and locked and called 911. The police quickly arrived and took her away and advised me to get a restraining order. The next morning I went to the ACCESS center and they couldn’t have been more helpful! They helped me fill out the proper forms, made copies, and told me exactly all the steps that were needed to take to get the restraining order in effect.

Once I had a roommate
With dandruff white as snow
And even though I asked her to leave
She flatly refused to go.
With her ape-​like boyfriend
She tried to make a scene
The police were called, a report was filed
Things obviously turned mean
So what is one to do
With a crazy b**ch in their space?
Call a lawyer? Buy a gun?
Simply find another place?
Alas there is another way
To extract skanks who will not go
Head down to SF ACCESS Center
And speak to those who are in the know
The sweet victory of eviction
Was finally within my reach
No ambulance chasing lawyers
To bleed me like a leech
With the help of locals cops
The pestilence in my home was served
With a glorious eviction notice
And the humiliation she deserved
Thank you SF ACCESS Center
For helping this drama to cease
Life is good, my new roommates are great
And I finally have some peace

if ANYTHING, this is the BEST review i probably have written in Unilocal history. PLEASE read because it could benefit ya in the long run.
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i hate going into my personal business, but i also felt that this place should make itself known because i don’t really think a whole lot of folks know that this sorta service even exists … because shoot! not only am i a transplant of SF, it’s nice to know that there’s one in every county in the state of california … so for those who are on my buddy list on Unilocal and you’re from chicago, miami, ny, etc, i’m very well aware that there’s probably a service like this in your area …
prior to my personal incident, i knew that they had those 1 – 1 low income free legal consultation and stuff, but i was lucky to know that ACCESS was there when i needed them as well …
to give a simple peek at my life, i had a stalker, and thankfully, the case is over and now i can move on… UGH, are ALL SF people this weird??? man, i need to get OUTTA SF soon … this was the ugliest, longest case i had to ever deal with … yes, it was pretty bad … pretty bad to the point i had to actually put a restraining order on this certain individual … thankfully, after speaking to the lieutenant at the sheriff dept, he gave the insiders scoop to check this place out …
the ACCESS center is a place that helps people who need legal information but don’t necessarily need lawyers… it’s basically a free service that helps people with :
–evictions
–civil harrassment restraining order
–name change
–small claims
–guardianships
but CAN NOT help with criminal cases, immigration and bankruptcy.
ACCESS also gives you information in many diff languages, unfortunately, not korean, and help you with diff legal options … they also help you represent yourself, help you fill out legal forms, follow court procedures, and find resources other than attorneys. its also a library that has books and information on landlord — tenant probs, wills, family law, civil cases and traffic related matters.
just make sure to organize yourself and bring in all the papers about your case, like EVEERYYYTTHINNG … (not only court related, but letters, police reports, checks, etc)
ACCESS don’t give you a lawyer, but they do give you a clear picture of both sides… i was a bit bothered thinking that these were just govt slaves, but no, you actually do consult with an attorney…
in being the planner that i am, i wanted to make an appt with ACCESS, but it’s on a drop in, walk in basis…
there is no cost for this service, but u do have to pay for copies and the filing fees, but again, if you’re low income, the court could waive it, you just have to prove it.
email
for more info… it’s kinda hidden, and not in those fancy buildings at the civic center … from the 400 mcallister court house, just walk a few blocks up, northbound. it’s on the same side of the court house …
i wish you all luck and hope this review found itself useful, and extremely helpful, because it helped me, despite the fact i do know quite a handful of lawyers…
good luck…

for those of you who’ve read my previous posts, you are aware my car was dropped. Well, as I STILL haven’t been paid, I just filed a small claims case. I first went to Superior Court. The security there directed me to the ACCESS offices up the street. WHAT A RELIEF!!!
First being in court for small claims, is just not something I ever imagined myself needing to do.
Secondly, I ‘m annoyed by the whole situation, seems like one huge headache I’d really rather not deal with… but for $ 1,200+…ugh, I’m doing it.
I went to ACCESS showed them my receipts, they filled out my paperwork for me, and even made enough copies for the court. Gave me the address of the next place I needed to go, and all in all, just made the entire process as painless as possible.
I truly hope you are never in need of this service, but hey, it’s nice to know it exists!