Section 8 & Subsidized Housing

Saturday, October 26, 2019: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Learn about low-income housing assistance programs and services available to tenants with Section 8 vouchers.

Class covers:

  • General subsidized housing information
  • Evictions vs. terminations
  • Preparing for a Section 8 hearing
  • Tenant Rights in Section 8

Presented by: Romy Ganschow, Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)

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Lawyers in the Library (Downtown Los Angeles)

Saturday, October 26, 2019: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Volunteer attorneys provide free 10-20 minute consultations with people who have legal problems to discuss. No advance phone reservations or appointments necessary. Participants register on day of program. Remember to bring all related documents and forms!

Notice: Arrive early! Registration does not guarantee a consultation. The number of people receiving consultations may be limited due to time constraints and volunteer availability.

Areas of law that are usually covered include:

  • Civil Rights
  • Conservatorships/Guardianships
  • Contract Disputes
  • Criminal Law
  • Credit Card/Debt Collection
  • Elder Abuse
  • Estate Planning
  • Family Law
  • General Civil Case
  • Immigration
  • Landlord/Tenant – Housing
  • Personal Injury
  • Probate
  • Real Estate
  • Small Business
  • Small Claims

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

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.

Presented by: Volunteer attorneys, including members of the Black Women Lawyers Association

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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.

Writs: How to Challenge Government Agency Decisions

Saturday, October 26, 2019: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Sometimes state or local government agencies make mistakes. In this class, learn about the process for challenging administrative decisions in superior court through what is called a "writ of mandate." Writs are different from other kinds of civil lawsuits and the procedures and terminology can be complicated. This class will cover the basic process, timelines and terminology and give some tips on how to prepare a persuasive case.

Presented by: Matt Summers, Associate, Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC

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.

 

Small Claims Court: An Overview

Saturday, October 26, 2019: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Small Claims Court is a fast and convenient way to collect your money if the claim is $10,000 or less. Learn the basics of Small Claims: filing the case, serving court papers, preparing for trial, and collecting the money you win. The class provides information for both Plaintiffs and Defendants.

Presented by: Amy Syed, Counselor, Small Claims Advisory Program, Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs

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.

 

 

Rights of Students With Disabilities

Saturday, October 26, 2019:  11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

This class will cover K-12 and post-secondary education students, their rights under existing law, and schools' obligations towards these students including specialized instruction, related services, accommodations, modifications, and accessible programs and facilities across educational settings.

Presented by:
Amethyst Thormann, Staff Attorney, Litigation, Disability Rights Legal Center
Anthony Pinggera, Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Legal Center

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.

 

 

 

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