LIVE ZOOM: Ask a Lawyer: Civil Rights

Saturday, October 30, 2021 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This class will be hosted on ZOOM

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Join a live question and answer session with an experienced civil rights attorney. Ask your questions about civil rights law, whether a civil rights violation may have occurred, and where and how to make a civil rights claim.  

Ask your questions about:

  • How to determine if there is a civil rights violation
  • Types of civil rights cases
  • Who can bring a civil rights case
  • Requirement to file a government claim before filing a lawsuit in some types of cases
  • Choosing between filing in state or federal court
  • Where and how to file
  • Deadlines and time limits

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials, and will need to connect through a Zoom account to be able to participate in the written Q&A or chat features.

Presented by:

Maria Hall, Attorney at Law (https://mariaehall.co/biographies)

Austin Dove, Criminal Trial Lawyer, Law Offices of Austin Dove (https://www.austindovelaw.com/about-us/)

Christian Contreras, Civil Rights Attorney, Carrazco Law (https://thechristianfirm.com/about-christian-contreras)

 

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.

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Class covers:
• The basic terms, legal process, and required forms
• How to access free and low-cost legal services available through CSSD
• Common myths about child support and CSSD
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them

Presented by:
Nalleli Sandoval, Staff Attorney/Community Engagement Coordinator, Levitt & Quinn (https://levittquinn.org/)

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day).

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.
During Pro Bono Week only, if you attend an online class and still have a question related to the content of that class, you can submit your question online and it will be answered by our team of expert law librarians or the class instructor. Simply watch your class to the end and then follow the instructions on the final slide to submit your question online.

 

ON DEMAND: Protect Yourself: Elder Abuse Restraining Orders

Class recorded September 1, 2023

Elder Abuse Restraining orders are an important protection tool to end abuse suffered by an elderly or dependent adult. This workshop will explore who can file for an Elder Abuse/Dependent Adult Restraining Order, identify different types of abuse, and where to find help.

Presented by:
Dani Kaiserman, Elder Justice Attorney, Bet Tzedek Legal Services (https://www.bettzedek.org/)

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day).

Disclaimer
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

During Pro Bono Week only, if you attend an online class and still have a question related to the content of that class, you can submit your question online and it will be answered by our team of expert law librarians or the class instructor. Simply watch your class to the end and then follow the instructions on the final slide to submit your question online.

 

ON DEMAND: Know Your Rights When Interacting With Police

Class recorded June 8, 2020

Interactions with law enforcement can be intimidating and unsettling. This class covers how to make smart choices when interacting with the police. Includes tips for how to respond when talking to the police on the street, in your car and in your home. Covers civil rights and responsibilities of the police and public.

Class covers:
• Understanding the right to remain silent and consenting to a search
• Tips for how to handle being questioned
• Your rights in the event of an arrest
• How to make good decisions during a traffic stop
• What information to give an officer during a police stop
• Options when witnessing police interactions.
• And more!

Presented by:
Maria Hall, Attorney at Law (http://www.mariaehall.co/)
Markus McQueen, Attorney, The McQueen Firm (https://mcqueenfirm.com/)
Juan Carlos Moran, Attorney, Equal Justice Works ( https://www.equaljusticeworks.org/)

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day).

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

During Pro Bono Week only, if you attend an online class and still have a question related to the content of that class, you can submit your question online and it will be answered by our team of expert law librarians or the class instructor. Simply watch your class to the end and then follow the instructions on the final slide to submit your question online.

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Clase Cubre:
• Ventajas de obtener los permisos adecuados (y qué puede suceder si no los obtiene)
• Los tres (3) permisos que necesita como vendedor ambulante
• Qué documentos necesita para solicitar sus permisos
• Qué puede vender en la cuidad de L.A. y dónde puede venderlo
• Dónde obtener ayuda

Presentado por:
Angelica Urquijo, The Imagen Group (https://www.theimagengroup.com/about)

Materiales del curso: Si desea recibir una copia de los materiales del curso para cualquiera de las clases, incluyendo cualquier PowerPoint utilizado, regístrese usando el botón en ¡Regístrese ahora! para la clase, que se proporciona a continuación, junto al nombre de la clase.

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