Legal resources
San Mateo County Pride Center
The San Mateo County Pride Center provides a broad range of services to LGBTQ+ individuals, partners, and families of all ages, with specialized programming for youth and older adults. The Pride Center is unique in combining direct mental health services with social and educational programming both at the Pride Center and in the community.
Transgender Law Center
Transgender Law Center is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people. Grounded in legal expertise and committed to racial justice, we employ a variety of community-driven strategies to keep transgender and gender-nonconforming people alive, thriving, and fighting for liberation.
Lambda Legal Defense
Lambda Legal Defense is a national nonprofit organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people, and everyone living with HIV through impact litigation, education, and public policy work.
National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)
National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) works to leverage political capital and change laws encouraging discriminatory behavior. NCTE has a particularly helpful “Know Your Rights” section of their website with information on housing, healthcare, employment, and more.
National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) was the first national LGBTQ legal organization founded by women and brings a fierce, longstanding commitment to racial and economic justice and the most vulnerable within our community.
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley can help guide in exploring the necessary court documents for name and gender change. They can be reached via their Health Intake Line at (408) 280-2420 or via email at [email protected].
Bay Area Legal Aid
Bay Area Legal Aid can help those interested in completing a legal change of their name and/or gender marker through support with documents and advise on how to submit. They can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at (510) 903-2670.