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Meet the lawyers who answer

Three lawyers, one phone line and a Tuesday walk-in. Two of us speak Spanish; for any other language, we bring in an interpreter.

  • Nélida Rentería, smiling, seated between tall shelves of books

    Nélida Rentería

    Managing attorney

    Runs the clinic and the Thursday walk-in. Handles evictions and fair housing in English and Spanish.

  • Lisandro Calderón writing in a notebook at a wooden desk

    Lisandro Calderón

    Staff attorney

    Takes the repair and deposit cases, and builds your file from the first call. English and Spanish.

  • Leonora Wainwright in a red blazer, holding her glasses at her chin

    Leonora Wainwright

    Senior counsel, volunteer

    Retired from private practice. Handles Tuesday hearings and trains the clinic's volunteers. English.

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