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On-Demand Classes ↓

Learn at your own pace! All videos will be available throughout the week of October 26 - October 30. By registering, you will have access to class materials and information. All workshops, classes and services are free and open to the public.

Appellate Self-Help

Appeals: How the Court Process Works

Learn what an appeal is and the steps needed to appeal a trial court decision.

Clases legales en español

¿Necesito un Poder de Representación o una Curatela?

Aprenda los diferentes tipos de poderes de representación para ayudar a sus seres queridos incluyendo la diferencia entre los poderes notariales y como obtener una curatela.

Orientación General y Taller de Asilo para los Inmigrantes que Enfrentan la Deportación

Este taller ofrece información general sobre los procedimientos de deportación y la corte de inmigración.

Beneficios de desempleo, incapacidad y ausencia laboral debido a COVID-19 enfermedad

Si esta afectado por COVID-19, incluyendo la pérdida de empleo o enfermedad, las leyes federales y las leyes de California brindan importantes beneficios para ayudarlo a usted y a su familia.

Protecciones de desalojo durante COVID-19

Si alquila una casa y tiene problemas para pagarle al propietario debido a los efectos de COVID-19, existen órdenes y reglas de emergencia que probablemente protegen a los inquilinos de desalojo.

Criminal Law

Know Your Rights When Interacting With Police

Learn what to do when interacting with or witnessing the police. Covers rights and responsibilities of police and public.

Facing Charges? Release and Bail Reduction Services

Learn about release and bail reduction services available to those facing criminal charges and how the bail system is changing.

Dealing With Debt

Understanding Your Student Loan Debt

Learn how student loans work, what happens if you stop paying your student loans and what to do if you can’t pay.

Your Federal Tax Debt & Credits

Learn about an IRS “offer in compromise,” which can allow those who owe back taxes to settle the debt for less than is owed.

Dealing with Debt:
Where You Begin

Learn about your rights and options when dealing with serious debt issues, including resources available to help.

Disability Rights

Service Animals: What You Need to Know

Gain a basic understanding of legal rights and responsibilities involved in the use of service and emotional support animals.

Applying for SSI With a Mental Health Disability: 5 Things to Know

Learn the steps to take to apply for SSI/SSDI as an individual with a mental health disability.

Housing Rights of Tenants With Mental Health Disabilities

Learn how tenants with mental health (and other) disabilities can request and negotiate reasonable housing accommodations.

Divorce, Families & Children

Past Due Child Support: What Now?

Learn about the process for enforcing child support orders, including how to collect past-due amounts (arrears).

How to Get a Domestic Violence Restraining Order

Learn about the process for getting a domestic violence restraining order to protect yourself or a loved one from abuse.

Child Custody, Support & Visitation

Learn about child custody and visitation in family law cases, including what courts look at when issuing or modifying orders.

Immigration Enforcement (ICE): Be Prepared!

What if you are questioned by immigration enforcement agencies? Learn how foreign nationals and their families can prepare.

Divorce and Separation: Where You Begin

Learn about the legal process for separation and divorce, including what to expect in court, and resources available to help.

IEP Meetings During COVID-19

This webinar will give practical tips for online Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings between parents and schools.

Employment Law

Getting Paid:
Wage & Hour Basics

Learn the process for seeking unpaid wages, who is covered, plus other requirements like breaks and sick pay.

Rights and Benefits for Employees Affected by COVID-19

If your employment has been affected by COVID-19, learn what your rights are, what benefits are available and how to assert your rights.

Beneficios de desempleo, incapacidad y ausencia laboral debido a COVID-19 enfermedad

Si esta afectado por COVID-19, incluyendo la pérdida de empleo o enfermedad, las leyes federales y las leyes de California brindan importantes beneficios para ayudarlo a usted y a su familia.

Unemployment, Disability & Sick Leave During COVID-19

Learn about employment-related benefits for workers during COVID-19, under established law and laws enacted during the pandemic.

Housing Rights

Landlord-Tenant: Where You Begin

For tenants and landlords, this class provides essential information about rights, responsibilities and resources available to help.

Housing Rights of Tenants With Mental Health Disabilities

Learn how tenants with mental health (and other) disabilities can request and negotiate reasonable housing accommodations.

What HUD Can Do for You

Learn about fair housing, anti-discrimination and counseling offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Eviction Protections During COVID-19

Learn about eviction protections during COVID-19, how they work, what they provide, what they don’t and how long they last.

Section 8 & Subsidized Housing

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

Housing Protections for Women and Domestic Violence Victims

Much of the brunt of the housing crisis has fallen upon women, but women have important housing-related legal rights.

Protecciones de desalojo durante COVID-19

Si alquila una casa y tiene problemas para pagarle al propietario debido a los efectos de COVID-19, existen órdenes y reglas de emergencia que probablemente protegen a los inquilinos de desalojo.

Landlords & Tenants: Evictions & Collections

An overview of the tenant eviction process, including termination notices and the laws and collections procedures.

Legal Realism for Tenants and Landlords: Using Small Claims Actions

This program shares some tools and strategies to use small claims court actions to influence residential, tenant-landlord disputes.

How to Find, Hire and Work with a Lawyer

Working With a Lawyer on a Budget

Learn how to hire a limited services lawyer to provide legal assistance to help you represent yourself.

Orientación General y Taller de Asilo para los Inmigrantes que Enfrentan la Deportación

Este taller ofrece información general sobre los procedimientos de deportación y la corte de inmigración.

Finding a Lawyer: Where You Begin

Learn about low-cost and free options for getting legal help and how to work with a lawyer less expensively and more effectively.

Legal Issues Impacted by COVID-19

Eviction Protections During COVID-19

Learn about eviction protections during COVID-19, how they work, what they provide, what they don’t and how long they last.

Protecciones de desalojo durante COVID-19

Si alquila una casa y tiene problemas para pagarle al propietario debido a los efectos de COVID-19, existen órdenes y reglas de emergencia que probablemente protegen a los inquilinos de desalojo.

IEP Meetings During COVID-19

This webinar will give practical tips for online Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings between parents and schools.

Unemployment, Disability & Sick Leave During COVID-19

Learn about employment-related benefits for workers during COVID-19, under established law and laws enacted during the pandemic.

Beneficios de desempleo, incapacidad y ausencia laboral debido a COVID-19 enfermedad

Si esta afectado por COVID-19, incluyendo la pérdida de empleo o enfermedad, las leyes federales y las leyes de California brindan importantes beneficios para ayudarlo a usted y a su familia.

Car Insurance During COVID-19

Learn what car insurance actually covers, how much coverage you might need, and what refunds are being provided during COVID-19.

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Volunteer Training: Removing Legal Obstacles to Veterans’ Employment

Train to volunteer in a clinic to assist veterans by clearing outstanding tickets and warrants and expunging criminal records.

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Volunteer Training : Assisting With Expungements

Learn how to assist people re-enter the workforce by clearing their criminal records. Then volunteer at a future clinic!

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Who’s the Client? Ethical Issues in Medical/Legal/Community Partnerships

Medical/Legal/Community Partnership lawyers discuss ethics in partnerships involving virtual and on-site clinic-based partnerships.

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Volunteer Training: Establishing Guardianships

Train as a pro bono attorney so you can volunteer in helping people protect and care for minors whose parents can’t or won’t care for them.

Probate

Wills & Trusts: Where You Begin

Learn the basics of wills, trusts, and planning for end of life, illness or disability, including resources available to help.

Probate & Inheritance: Where You Begin

Learn about probate – the legal process of distributing a person’s cash, property, and other assets after they die – and resources available to help.

Protecting & Caring For Loved Ones

Elder Abuse: Restraining Orders and Common Elder Scams

Learn to recognize elder abuse, spot common scams targeted at seniors, obtain relief with a restraining order and get help.

¿Necesito un Poder de Representación o una Curatela?

Aprenda los diferentes tipos de poderes de representación para ayudar a sus seres queridos incluyendo la diferencia entre los poderes notariales y como obtener una curatela.

Do I Need a Power of Attorney or a Conservatorship?

Learn about different legal tools to help loved ones with decision-making, including powers of attorney and conservatorships.

How to Cope with Vicarious Trauma

Learn strategies and self-care techniques for dealing with the emotional consequences of assisting victims of trauma.

Representing Yourself in Court

Anatomy of a Civil Lawsuit

Explore the stages of a civil lawsuit: how it begins, how it can end, and everything in between.

Civil Lawsuit Basics: When, Why & How to Settle a Civil Case

More than 90% of civil cases are resolved without a trial. Learn when settlement makes sense and how to negotiate effectively.

How to Access Court Records

Finding court records can be complicated. Learn how to locate and access common types of court documents from state and federal courts.

Small Claims Court: An Overview

Learn about Small Claims lawsuits, including filing, service, forms, procedures and how to collect money if you win.

Writs: How to Challenge Government Agency Decisions

Challenging decisions made by state and local agencies is different from other kinds of lawsuits. Learn how it works.

Your Day in Court: Appearing Before a Judge

Get tips from judges about courtroom process and how to be effective when appearing in court, whether in person or remotely.

Start a Business

Getting an SBA Microloan for Your Small Business

Do you own a small business or want to start one? Learn about microloan opportunities from Small Business Administration lenders.

Building Your Credit to Grow Your Business

A good credit score is vital to small business owners. Learn how to improve your credit to start or grow your business.

Know Before You Sign: Reading & Negotiating Business Contracts (Business Series)

Learn how to read common “boilerplate” contractual language and negotiate contractual terms to your advantage.

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