Popular Demand Letters in San Diego

From military families to tourism workers, San Diego has unique legal needs.

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Security Deposit Recovery

High rents in SD mean large deposits. 21-day return rule, itemized deductions required, 2x bad faith penalty.

✅ Most Popular
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Military Tenant Rights

SCRA protections for active duty. Early lease termination, protection from eviction during deployment.

✅ SCRA Protected
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Unpaid Wages

Tourism and hospitality workers: tips, overtime, final paycheck. CA Labor Code protections apply.

✅ High Recovery
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Tourism Worker Claims

Hotel, restaurant, theme park workers. Tip pooling violations, scheduling violations, meal break claims.

✅ Service Industry
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Consumer Protection

Timeshare rescission, vacation scams, auto dealer disputes. Strong CA consumer laws.

✅ Attorney Fees
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Auto & Lemon Law

SD has major auto dealers. Song-Beverly protections, used car disputes, dealer fraud claims.

✅ CA Lemon Law

🎖 Military & Veteran Protections

San Diego is home to the largest naval fleet in the world. Special protections exist for service members.

SCRA Lease Termination

Active duty members can terminate leases early with PCS orders or deployment orders exceeding 90 days.

Eviction Protection

Courts must stay eviction proceedings for military members. 6% interest rate cap on pre-service debts.

Auto Lease Termination

Can terminate auto leases with military orders. No early termination penalties under SCRA.

Legal Assistance

Free legal help at base legal offices. JAG can review contracts and send demand letters.

⚖ San Diego Legal Resources

SD County Bar Association

Lawyer Referral Service offers 30-minute consultations for $45.

(619) 231-8585 | sdcba.org

Legal Aid Society of SD

Free legal help for low-income residents. Housing, employment, consumer issues.

(877) 534-2524 | lassd.org

SD Volunteer Lawyer Program

Pro bono services for qualifying residents. Family law, housing, consumer.

sdvlp.org

Military Legal Assistance

Free legal services for active duty, dependents, and retirees at base legal offices.

Naval Base San Diego JAG

🏛 San Diego Court Information

Small Claims Court

Limit: $12,500 for individuals

Filing fee: $30-$75

Multiple locations throughout county

Central Courthouse

1100 Union St, San Diego

Main civil courthouse

sdcourt.ca.gov

North County Courthouse

325 S Melrose Dr, Vista

Serves Oceanside, Carlsbad, Escondido areas

South County Courthouse

500 Third Ave, Chula Vista

Serves Chula Vista, National City, Imperial Beach

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