Elder Justice Center
Legal services for individuals 60 years of age and older, including:
- Last Will & Testament
- Power of Attorney
- Living Will
- Landlord issues
- Guardianship over a minor
A Division of the Public Defender Service Corporation
Free civil legal help for the people of Guam.
Provide • Promote • Preserve — Peace of Mind.
The Civil Law Center serves our island through two federally funded programs: the Elder Justice Center for residents age 60 and older, and The Advocacy Center for victims and survivors of family violence. We also provide legal assistance for guardianships over minors.
What we do
Two programs, one mission.
All of our legal services are provided at no cost to the people we serve. Choose the program that fits your situation, or call us and we will point you the right way.
The Advocacy Center
No-cost legal advice and representation for victims and survivors of family violence, including help obtaining protective and restraining orders.
- Free walk-in legal representation
- Protective and restraining orders
- Referrals for counseling & support
- Ongoing victim representation
Guardianship over minors
Beyond the services at the EJC and TAC, the Civil Law Center also provides legal assistance for guardianships over minors. Call (671) 969-3131 to ask whether we can help with your matter.
Your voice matters
Civil Indigent Legal Needs Survey
We are conducting an anonymous survey about the legal needs of low-income families on Guam. Please share your voice by participating — it takes only a few minutes and helps us serve the island better.
Who we are
Part of the Public Defender Service Corporation.
The Civil Law Center is part of the Public Defender Service Corporation. We operate two federally funded programs — the Elder Justice Center and The Advocacy Center — and we provide legal assistance for guardianships over minors.
Our work is guided by a simple promise found on our seal: provide, promote, and preserve peace of mind for the people we serve.
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