In 1958 a group of prominent, experienced attorneys formed Legal Aid to correct the intolerable harm suffered by people who could not afford to hire attorneys in pursuit of justice. There was a system in place to protect the rights of people charged with criminal offenses, but there was no such system to protect those suffering through vicious, fraudulent acts which violated their right to peaceful, healthy lives. Through their own courtroom experience, these attorneys understood that the inability to hire legal counsel could preclude needy families from securing protective restraining orders, resolving consumer conflicts, and protecting themselves from fraudulent or negligent acts of others. Legal Aid was organized to address this disparity. Since its formation, Legal Aid has continually provided free legal services to the needy to protect their rights and assist in their proactive drive to remedy problems which affect their daily lives. We provide services through 9 sites located throughout our vast county of San Bernardino. In recent years we have been able to also provide services to some Riverside County residents through two specific projects.