HOLIDAY PAUSE:  From Friday, December 20, 2024 to Monday, January 6, 2024 we won’t be able to respond to requests as quickly as usual.  If you make a request during that time, you can expect to hear back from us by the second week of January.  When we resume in-person requests, we will be scheduling for Friday, January 17, 2025. Meanwhile, we highly recommend that you consult with a reference librarian by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., via live chat service at https://calcountylawlib.libanswers.com, or by phone at 213-785-2513.

LA Law Library, located in downtown Los Angeles, hosts Lawyers in the Library one Friday each month where volunteer attorneys are available for free consultations (up to 20 minutes) with people who have legal problems to discuss but do not have a lawyer representing them. This program is not a substitute for legal representation.

Consultations are limited to twice per year per person.

Lawyers may not have experience in all areas of law.

No advance phone reservation or appointment is necessary. Participants register on the day of the program and will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis, according to topic.

Remember to bring all related documents and forms! Come prepared with all questions written down: time is limited.

Consultations take place at:

LA Law Library-Main Branch

301 W. First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Registration fee: FREE                      

NOTE: Attorneys will provide advice about filling out forms but will not fill out your forms.

Event Timeline:

• 8:30 a.m. Numbered forms available for pick up
• 12:00 p.m. Registration by number begins
• 1:00 p.m. Consultations begin
• 3:30 p.m. Registration ends
• 4:00 p.m. Consultations end

Notice: Registration does not guarantee a consultation. The number of people receiving consultations may be limited due to time constraints.

IN-PERSON:

Currently scheduled dates:

• Friday, January 17, 2025: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Friday, February 21, 2025: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Friday, March 21, 2025: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Friday, April 18, 2025: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Friday, May 16, 2025: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Friday, June 13, 2025: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Friday, July 18, 2025: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Friday, August 15, 2025: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Friday, September 19, 2025: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Friday, October 24, 2025: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Friday, November 21, 2025: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Notice: Arrive early! Downtown parking and traffic can be challenging and our attorneys are generally fully scheduled for the duration of the program. If you are late, we may not be able to provide you a consultation. 

TOPICS:

Areas of law usually covered include:

• Challenging Government Agency Decisions (Writs)
• Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
• Conservatorships
• Contracts (formation and breach)
• Credit Card/Debt Collection
• Criminal Law
• Divorce and Child Custody/Support
• Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
• Elder Abuse Restraining Orders
• Employment Law
• Estate Planning
• Guardianship of Estate
• Guardianship of the Person
• Immigration
• Landlord/Tenant
• Personal Injury/Auto Accident
• Probate Litigation
• Real Estate
• Small Business
• Small Claims

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice: LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The Law Library is pleased to offer our patrons the opportunity to obtain assistance from third party legal service providers at this and other events within the Library. However, the Library does not control and is not responsible for the content or scope of any assistance given by those providers.