Our Mission

We protect victims of domestic violence and improve the well-being of children living in poverty. With the help of volunteers, the Center provides free family law assistance and legal education to the poor. We strive to empower people in need and assure them meaningful access to the courts.
A cosponsored family law/ domestic violence project of Black Women Lawyers of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Bar Association and Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

News

Awards Arnie and Betty Nordwind Awards (2) Harriett Buhai Center Receives Innovative Program Award

The Harriett Buhai Center, one of the largest non-profit organizations providing family law services in the state of California, was honored by the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (“AFCC”) for its trailblazing efforts. The AFCC, an interdisciplinary association of lawyers and mental health professionals dedicated to resolving family conflict, presented the Harriett Buhai Center
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Success Stories

Father and Son - Hector StoryFor One Low-Income Dad, Father’s Day Gift Came Early: Buhai Center Helps Secure Overnight Visits With Son

Hector* felt helpless and lost. His ex-girlfriend had a long history of preventing him from visiting their son, and when she threatened to leave the state with him and cut all ties, Hector knew he needed help. He wanted a custody agreement to ensure visits, but could not afford a lawyer. Hector thought he had
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