Family Violence Appellate Project

Giving survivors a second chance at justice

While FVAP is open and our services continue to be available, as of March 9, 2020, in order to ensure the safety and well-being of clients and FVAP staff, we are meeting with visitors only by appointment until further notice. Our helpline is (510) 380-6243, and our business line is 510-858-7358. You may also email us at info@fvaplaw.org.
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FVAP Legal Victory Helps Survivors Renew Restraining Orders and Prevent Litigation Abuse

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Today we received news that our request for partial publication of the case In re Marriage of Carlisle was granted! The published opinion states that trial courts have jurisdiction to renew domestic violence restraining orders (DVRO) even when the original DVRO is pending on appeal. This means survivors of abuse can still be protected, even if the restrained party in the case files an appeal of the original restraining order.

This publication is also a victory because it clearly prevents abusers from trying to use appeals of DVROs to postpone renewals of restraining orders, which is litigation abuse.

Senior Managing Attorney—Washington Job Opening

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Family Violence Appellate Project was founded in 2012 as the only organization in California dedicated to appealing cases on behalf of survivors of domestic violence.  Since then, we’ve been extremely successful in prosecuting and defending appeals in California, winning 81% of appeals we bring and 91% of appeals we defend.  In recognition of the need to increase the capacity of attorneys and domestic violence advocates to assist domestic violence survivors with appeals in the State of Washington, FVAP will be expanding to open an office in Washington!

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Major Gifts Officer Job Opening

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FVAP is seeking a fundraising professional to join our dynamic team for a significant development role in support of social justice.  The ideal candidate will bring unique skills and experiences that help you successfully lead a 3-year fundraising campaign focused on major gifts, with a goal of raising $2.5-$3 million over three years.  FVAP has the plan for the campaign in place after extensive work with a consultant, and we are seeking the right person to put it into action.  You will coordinate the campaign and also play a significant role in meeting donors.  You will also support the Board of Director’s fundraising efforts and provide staff support for the Board’s Development Committee.  In addition, you will coordinate production of the Annual Report.  You will join a three-person development team (including the Executive Director) that works collaboratively together to support the funding of a $1.7 million organization.  We value diverse experiences and backgrounds.  The immediate supervisor is the Executive Director.

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FVAP Law Clerk Openings Summer 2021 – Remote and Possible In-Office

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Law Clerk Job Openings – includes Remote and Possible In-Office work options

Summer 2021 Law Clerk Position- Remote and Possible In-Office work options

FVAP is seeking 1-3 part-time law clerks to join our small but exceptional and dynamic team in our Oakland, California office for Summer 2021.  Please note that due to COVID-19 we are currently working remotely.  At this point we are scheduled to work remotely through March 2021.  We do not know now what the circumstances will be in the summer so we are accepting applications for summer clerks who could only work remotely in addition to applications for clerks who could work remotely and eventually come into the office if possible.  We value diverse experiences and backgrounds.  FVAP’s clientele is extremely diverse, and we serve individuals and advocates throughout the state, including rural, suburban, and urban populations.  The ideal candidate will bring skills and experiences enabling the candidate to serve these diverse populations adeptly in the context of domestic violence and appellate litigation.

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FVAP joins legal services community to work with CA Dept. of Real Estate to publish DV-informed guide on tenants’ and landlords’ rights and responsibilities

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In collaboration with other legal services providers and the California Department of Real Estate, we had the opportunity to contribute to the newly released guide on residential tenants’ and landlords’ rights and responsibilities. Our work focused on including the legal rights and responsibilities of survivors and landlords as they relate to survivors obtaining and maintaining safe housing.

Unfortunately, survivors of domestic violence face discrimination by landlords because landlords are not always informed of the special housing rights that survivors have in order to stay safe. We hope that this updated guide will curb the discrimination we have been seeing.