Classes
Friday, April 4, 2025: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Have you been served with eviction paperwork (a Summons and a Complaint-Unlawful Detainer)? You may only have five days to respond! At this clinic, attendees seeking assistance with answering an unlawful detainer (eviction) complaint will be guided through the Tenant Power Toolkit (www.tenantpowertoolkit.org) to complete the necessary court forms.
Participants must bring their Summons and Complaint-Unlawful Detainer to the workshop.
This workshop covers:
- How to use the Tenant Power Toolkit
- How to identify defenses against the eviction and complete responsive pleadings
- How to request a fee waiver
- How to use the Tenant Power Toolkit to find legal support
The Eviction Answer Tool will work for tenants who live anywhere in California who have been served a Summons and Complaint-Unlawful Detainer. Tenants in LA County (if they qualify for a fee waiver and are within their filing deadline) will get the option to have their documents be filed electronically with the court. All other tenants will have to file the documents the Toolkit creates in person, at the courthouse listed on your Summons and Complaint.
Online registration available at: bit.ly/answerworkshop. Walk-ins will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Check-in begins at 9:15 a.m.
You must arrive by 11 a.m. to ensure getting assistance.
If you arrive after 11 a.m., we can’t guarantee you will be seen.
Contact the Tenant Power Toolkit at 323-207-5854 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions.
Presented by: Tenant Power Toolkit (https://tenantpowertoolkit.org/)
Registration fee: FREE
lunes, 7 de abril, 2025: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
**Esta sesión se impartirá solamente en español**
¿Necesita ayudar a un adulto discapacitado que tiene dificultades para gestionar sus actividades de la vida diaria y su cuidado personal? Hay muchas maneras de intentar ayudar. Comprender las herramientas y opciones legales disponibles es el primer paso para encontrar la mejor manera de ayudar.
La clase cubre:
- Herramientas legales para ayudar si la persona discapacitada entiende que necesita y quiere ayuda para gestionar su autocuidado
- Una descripción general de las tutelas testamentarias si la capacidad es una preocupación
- Explicar el proceso judicial para ser nombrado curador
- Qué esperar antes de la audiencia sobre el nombramiento de un tutor
- Qué esperar si lo nombran curador y sus responsabilidades
- Derechos del adulto discapacitado conservado
- Explorar los cambios recientes en la ley de California y los acuerdos de toma de decisiones con apoyo como opciones a considerar
EN PERSONA: Taller de Formularios para ser Curador de un Adulto
No es necesaria inscripción previa ni cita telefónica. El espacio es limitado. Los participantes se registran el día del programa y serán atendidos por orden de llegada. El check-in comienza a las 8:45 a.m.
Presentado por: Katherine H. Chew, Directora Ejecutiva, LA Law Library (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/)
Cuota de inscripción: GRATIS
Thursday, April 10, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
--- ZOOM INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO CLASS START TIME FOR CLASSES HELD VIA ZOOM---
Trial is the culmination of a civil lawsuit, where evidence is presented and a decision made by either a jury or a judge (i.e., a “bench trial”). In this class, experienced lawyers will share basic rules, strategies and tips about how to present evidence and handle your own trial in a California state court.
Class covers:
- Presenting testimony from friendly witnesses
- Cross-examining unfriendly witnesses
- Getting documents admitted into evidence
- How to stop improper evidence by making effective objections
- Making opening and closing arguments
Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
This unique, Zoom workshop will walk you through all the court forms necessary for an adult to petition the Los Angeles Superior Court for a name change. This workshop is intended for motivated adults who would like to change their names and are willing to fill out the paperwork themselves without legal representation. This workshop is open to Los Angeles County residents who are 18 years or older.
Workshop includes:
- The court forms needed to file for an adult name change
- How to accurately complete the forms
- How to ask the court to waive court fees based on your low income
- Where to file your completed court forms
- How to publish a name change in a local newspaper
- How to prepare for your court hearing
What to bring:
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Driver’s license or California identification number
- Proof of your income if you will be applying for a fee waiver. This includes: Pay stubs, disability or unemployment statements, or any other proof of income.
Not Covered:
This workshop does not cover name changes for minor children, persons seeking to change their gender or those seeking a confidential name change
LA Law Library will be closing early on Wednesday, April 9 at 12:00pm for a special event.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
