GBLS represents individuals and families, assisting with individual client needs as well as systemic problems. We also represent community groups and provide community legal education. We give advice and represent people in court, before agencies, and before city councils and the state legislature.

In 2004, GBLS provided critical legal assistance to more than 15,800 low-income people. Of the clients we served, 74% were women and 26% were over the age of 60. Our caseload broke down as follows: 21% of the cases were housing; 19% were health & disability; 10% were employment; 12% welfare; 19% were family; 11% were immigration; and 8% fell into other categories.