Welcome to FCLPA!

Welcome and thank you for your interest in Fresno County Legal Professionals Association (“FCLPA”). FCLPA is a non-profit mutual benefit organization which recognizes that each member of the legal profession provides a valuable service.

Networking

Network with attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries and other professionals in the legal field.

Scholarship Awards

Scholarship award opportunities are available through our parent organization, LPI. 

Sponsor FCLPA

FCLPA offers meaningful ways to support our mission. Contact us to explore how you can help.

Who We Are

Membership is available to everyone involved in the Fresno County legal community.

This includes, but is not limited to, law office managers, legal secretaries, paralegals, attorneys, legal support staff, persons employed in the courts, and legal support vendors.  Becoming part of FCLPA automatically grants you membership in our parent organization, Legal Professionals, Incorporated (“LPI”). LPI is comprised of 30+ local associations located throughout California. While some local associations are “Legal Secretaries Association” (LSA) and others are “Legal Professionals Association” (LPA), all are affiliates of LPI.

Please view our membership page to learn about the many benefits we have to offer. We encourage you to attend one of our monthly meetings and get to know our members – find out what FCLPA is all about!

come meet us!

Upcoming Events

March 24, 2026

 

General Meeting

Speaker: Frank Nunes, Esq.

Topic: Personal Injury

Location: TBD

April 21, 2026

 

General Meeting

Event: Installation of Officers

Speaker: TBD

Topic: TBD

Location: TBD

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“I have been a member of Fresno County Legal Professional Association (FCLPA) for over 15 years both as a member and Board member. FCLPA provides its members with a plethora of benefits:  educational seminars, member discounts, job bank, networking opportunities, and keeps its members updated with new Court rules and changes to the law.” 

– Fina Vinton, Legal Secretary

meet the team

2025-2026 Board Members

Nicole (“Nikki”) Mitchell-Pacheco

Nicole (“Nikki”) Mitchell-Pacheco

President & Governor

Liz Contreras

Liz Contreras

Second Vice President

Jennifer White

Jennifer White

Secretary & Treasurer

Heather Blades

Heather Blades

Director

Audrey Moreno

Audrey Moreno

Director

Lorine Chalk

Lorine Chalk

Director

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FCLPA

P.O. BOX 25201,
Fresno, CA 93729