Legal Resources
Transgender Law Center (TLC)
“The Transgender Law Center (TLC) is a civil rights organization advocating for transgender communities. Every day we connect transgender people and their families to technically sound and culturally competent legal services, increase acceptance and enforcement of laws and policies that support California's transgender communities, and work to change laws and systems that fail to incorporate the needs and experiences of transgender people.
“TLC utilizes direct legal services, public policy advocacy, and educational opportunities to advance the rights and safety of diverse transgender communities. TLC uses the term “transgender” to represent all of the innumerable genders and forms of gender expression that fall within and outside of stereotypical gender norms. TLC also understands, acknowledges, and resists non-gender based oppressions which limit people's ability to live in peace.”
The TLC holds free legal advice clinics several times a month, and provides speakers on TG legal issues to other organizations and groups. On their web site you'll also find articles on on topics such legally changing your name and paperwork.
DMV_Issues • California DMV Transsexual Issues
This Yahoo group provides up-to-the-minute information on changing your California driver's license and Social Security paperwork.
“An open and moderated group created to assist in the relationship between the Transsexual Community and the California Department of Motor Vehicles. The purpose of this group is to:
- Share problems that have been encountered
- Find and share solutions, and
- Monitor the Plan's performance
“This list is maintained by volunteer members of the trans community, offering our experience and best advice. Legal questions and legal solutions should be referred to your attorney. We are NOT associated with, or operated by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.”
To join, visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DMV_Issues/
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