California Indian Legal Services - Bishop, California

Dana P.

Hi Everyone.
This is Dana Terse Pierce I have only great things to say about these wonderful individuals ..Laura Janoff , Mike Godbey Victoria , Erin Ruben..w out these top notch ppl I don't know where I literally wld have been today. All great things. They turned my life around so quickly I. Teary w joy. Mine Godbey the godsend ! The entire staff in behalf of the Pierce Family in Walker CA ..we thank you so very much! Got my job back at Nordstrom W the passion I love Fashion. Thought I was going to be homeless . Traped in box from Domestic Violence I felt so lonely w no where to turn.. 5 degrees From Fullerton University no grants . Proud of that and now so quickly Mike Godbeyade this happen gir us to carry on w no looking back! Only great things I have to say w these patient individuals . It is Serendipitous . Mike and I said it over the phone ! Ditto" he is a young striving attorney hip yet determined to push me. Thanks to these outstanding ppl I know can learn to love myself again. Look in the mirror at 60 yrs old. Head of Couture ! My passion for the arts finally came true once again! Top draw ppl w Wild Iris n coaching thru Mental Health. Is worth it! My Ski Hat Co & Dog wear w proceeds going to the Victims of abuse plus this amazing grace organization! I can hold my head up high w confidence to succeed w absolutely everything ! I am a molestation survivor that only makes me stronger for others . My mentor speaking may continue to this who may need coaching . Nordstrom brothers believe in me once again. Happy as a clam. Thank you so very much for putting up w this stubborn yet determined one to survive ! Proceeds will be going to gay rights as well. All walks of life. Suicide is not the answer ppl. Trust me. Thought Dana Pierce it's a sin . How dare you ever think that way when so many other babies have it worse . My asthma took a turn for so ill. God was testing me . Never again will I walk in darkness . Hiking w a smile . Leaving my Chaplains Land w dignity now! thx to these humanitarians who never gave up on this old lady . Master Sergeant William Leroy Pierce Head Chaplain Bridgeport and back. The father figure & mentor guided me to these ppl. He will be missed now he may rest his head that I am happy w his inspirational visions we together can excell w his unconditional love for me . Thanks grandpa Bill . Family first ! Scott and his Wife Irie from walker Coffee Co can turn this property into it's properous happy land once again. Forever grateful to what I do have not what I don't ! We made it thru strifes ! All worth every Sec of the experience of learniñg of laws thank you to Linda D Hess 2nd Probate she gracious spent so much of her very own time w not asking for any money. Dignity and grace to such a lovely woman. She was downsizing her practices . I owe Nordstrom Cards to all. Respectfully , Dana T Pierce and family . Thank you . My god theirs is a light . Higher powers do exist . So blessed today & always for these Outstanding individuals . Amazing grace

Astra L.

Michael Godbe at CILS worked with me in the summer of 2020, and I couldn't recommend his litigation services more highly. Of course, any situation demanding legal counsel is emotionally difficult and sensitive. Mr. Godbe consistently made me feel understood and validated. Not only did he successfully achieve the outcome I had hoped for, but he was compassionate and kind throughout the process. It was a real pleasure to get to have him in my corner -- he was the only thing that made a very difficult situation feel manageable.

Eric D.

Essential legal representation for folks in need who can't afford an attorney because something went wrong in their life. Not perfect, but much, much, much better than what's available in LA or SF Bay Area.

Lynn M.

I met with Advocate/Paralegal Laura Janoff; she was very nice, very knowledgeable, and very helpful with my legal situation.

Kaitlin K.

These people actually care about us and our situation. Tristan has been an absolute blessing. We can’t thank him and his team enough for everything they have done for us.

Songbird 8.

These folks are nice and professional. They help people who have no money. Professionalism and politeness can be extremely rare in eastern Sierra social services; this organization is worth appreciating. Seems like they actually care.

jesse M.

I definitely recommend Calindian they helped me win my case when i thought no one would help me!

Rachel O.