We invite you to make a request for a free consultation below.  Before your consultation, though, 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.  This will help you be fully prepared and make the best use of your consultation time with the attorney once assigned.

This program provides free 20-30 minute consultations with volunteer lawyers for people who have legal problems to discuss but do not have a lawyer representing them.  Consultations may be either in person or by telephone depending on the patron’s preference and the availability of lawyers with expertise on the requested topic.

Remember to organize and bring all related documents, forms and court papers to your appointment! Come prepared with all questions written down: time is limited.

To register: By appointment only. Click on the button below to fill out the online request form and provide an eSignature on the disclosure form. The Library will email to confirm your appointment and volunteer availability for your requested legal issue. We won't be able to schedule you for a consultation with a lawyer without your eSignature on the disclosure form.

TOPICS:

Areas of law covered by phone include:

• Children’s Court
• Criminal Law
• Divorce and Child Custody/Support
• Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVRO)
• Employment Law
• Immigration Law

Wednesday, June 17, 2020:  12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

This class will be presented via Zoom.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN ZOOM CLASS  
*Please use the information provided below to view the class.*

Dial In (If joining in by phone):
(669) 900-6833 

Meeting ID: 864 4890 6601

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This panel discussion will provide information regarding a variety of post-graduate fellowship opportunities, including the Equal Justice Works and Skadden Fellowships. Topics covered will include how to find a sponsor organization, how to ensure quality recommendations, how to develop a project proposal, how to shop it to sponsor agencies and more.

Presented by: Rachel Kronick Rothbart, Director of Career Services Office, USC Gould School of Law

Wednesday, June 10, 2020:  12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

This class will be presented via Zoom.

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*Please use the information provided below to view the class.*

Dial In (If joining in by phone):
(669) 900 6833 

Meeting ID: 834 6972 3005

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When attorneys, students and volunteers provide direct services to vulnerable clients who are experiencing traumatic situations, they can themselves experience a form of stress known variously as secondary traumatic stress, vicarious trauma or compassion fatigue. This training will help advocates understand what vicarious trauma is and how to identify it in their work in order to manage its effects and avoid burnout so that they remain able to provide effective, competent legal assistance.

Presented by: Jo Bloomfield, Directing Attorney, Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc.

Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

--- WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM. ZOOM INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO CLASS START TIME ---

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:

1.     Social Security Number (SSN)

2.     Driver's license or California identification number

3.     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.

Registration fee: FREE

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.