Unfortunately, many caregivers do not know how to obtain the legal guardianship necessary to adequately provide for children in their care so they can make decisions about their education, medical needs and living arrangements.
Do you need help establishing a legal guardianship so that you can ensure that the basic needs of a child in your care are met? Low income, unrepresented persons seeking to establish probate guardianships for minors whose parents can’t or won’t care for them will be assisted by pro bono attorneys in completing the necessary court forms. All you have to do is call 213-385-2977, ext. 502 and Public Counsel’s Guardianship Team will evaluate and assist you with the types of services you need. Eligible applicants will be seen by appointment only by calling 213-385-2977 ext 502 and leaving a message.

Presented by:

• Public Counsel

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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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:

• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Driver's license or California identification number
• 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

Presented by:

• Michelle Hopkins, Attorney at Law,Hopkins Family Law

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.

The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) will provide free legal assistance to eligible low income individuals who are seeking to clean up their criminal records. Clearing a criminal record allows individuals to move on with their lives and seek jobs and other opportunities that would otherwise not be available. To Register: Interested individuals should call (800) 399-4529 to be pre-screened for the workshop. Eligible candidates will be seen by appointment ONLY. Candidates must not be on probation. Candidates must also have a copy of his/her criminal transcript from the court or a criminal history report (a ‘RAP’ sheet) from the California Department of Justice. You may request a criminal history report by doing a live scan at locations found at: https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations

Presented by:

• Rene Peña, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)

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.

Legal volunteers will help you complete the court forms necessary for you to petition the court for a legal name and gender marker change, and a filing fee waiver.

Assistance includes:

• Supplying the new court forms needed to file for a legal name & gender marker change
• Providing the forms needed to ask the court to waive filing fees, based on income
• Assistance completing the forms
• Providing the address for where to file your completed court forms
• Sharing information about recent changes in the law
• Providing information for updating federal and state identity documents

What to bring:

• Social Security Number (SSN), if applicable
• Driver’s license or California identification number, if applicable
• Household income information to determine eligibility for fee waiver. This can include: pay stubs, disability or unemployment statements, or any other proof of income

Not covered:

This workshop does not cover name changes for adults, minor children or those seeking a confidential name change. Individuals seeking an adult name change will be referred to the monthly adult name change workshopheld virtually. For more information or to see a schedule of available Wednesdays, please click here.

Presented by:

• Steven A. Friday, Transgender Medical-Legal Partnership Attorney, Bet Tzedek Legal Services

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.

Volunteer lawyers provide free 10-20 minute consultations with people who have legal problems to discuss.

To register: By appointment only. Click on this link www.lalawlibrary.org/LITL and fill out the online form to request a 10-20 consultation in-person with a lawyer. The Library will call to confirm your appointment and volunteer availability for your legal issue.

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

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:

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

A few things you should know:

• Each person is allowed two consultations per calendar year.
• This program is not a substitute for legal representation.
• Attorneys will provide advice about filling out forms but will not fill out your forms.
• We do our best to facilitate helpful consultations but cannot provide guaranties, given the popularity of the program, the dependence on volunteers and the broad range of issues.

Location:

• LA Law Library-Main Branch
  301 W. First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Presented by: LA Law Library

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.