Please note that CLDC only takes cases involving political, environmental, or social justice activism (for example, arrest for protesting; illegal government surveillance of activists).

Due to limited time, capacity, and the number of intakes received, CLDC staff may not be able to respond to all intakes outside of our purview. Please consider calling the Oregon State Bar referral service at 1-800-452-7636, or the bar referral service in your state.

**Remember that contacting CLDC does not establish an attorney-client relationship. You should not send confidential information to us.

Use this form if you are interested in making a general inquiry. Please use the “Legal Request” form if you are seeking legal representation as a result of your political, environmental, or social justice activism.

Use this form if you have a training request.

Use this form if you have a speaking request.

Use this form if you have a digital security question or request.

Use this form to request a legal observer training in the Cascadia region of Oregon. 

Use this form to request legal observers are your event. 

Legal observers support people to express their political views as fully as possible without unconstitutional disruption or interference by the police and with the fewest possible consequences from the criminal justice system. Legal Observers® are typically, but not exclusively, law students, legal workers, and lawyers who may or may not be licensed locally. The presence of Legal Observers® may serve as a deterrent to unconstitutional behavior by law enforcement during a demonstration.

Use this form if you have a media request:

To apply for a Legal Clerkship, please fill out this form:

*Applicants are subject to a background check

Use this form if you are interested in an Internship.

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Use this form if you are interested in volunteering.

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