Need to care for an adult who cannot care for him or herself? Get assistance filing for a probate conservatorship.
Medical/Legal lawyers discuss ethics in partnerships with countywide health agencies and other service models. Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics MCLE credit
An overview of the tenant eviction process, including termination notices and the laws and collections procedures.
Learn how child dependency mediation can help parents, attorneys, social worker and CASA agree on a safe plan that is best for the child.
Train to volunteer at a conservatorship petition preparation clinic for families caring for loved ones who cannot care for themselves.
Earn 1.0 hour general MCLE credit
Train to volunteer in a free clinic helping people protect and care for minors whose parents can’t or won’t care for them.
Earn 1.0 hour general MCLE credit
Attorneys help complete probate forms to establish guardianships for minors whose parents can’t or won’t care for them.
Learn how to access police personnel files in criminal and civil cases, including the basics of making Pitchess motions.
Learn how to protect intellectual property, including copyrights and trade secrets, to ensure your company’s continued success.
Learn how to assist people restart and re-enter the workforce by clearing their criminal records! Then volunteer at a future clinic!
Earn 1.0 hour general MCLE credit
Learn to counsel community members about options for dealing with debts, including bankruptcy. (Observe clinic immediately after the class).
Earn 1.0 hour general MCLE credit
Learn how student loans work, what happens and what to do if you stop paying your student loans.
Free legal assistance in filing a petition to clear a criminal record. Call (800) 399-4529 to be pre-screened for the clinic. Eligible candidates will be seen by appointment ONLY.
Community stakeholders and County departments will discuss available resources and how to meet the growing needs of the immigrant community.
Learn about options for dealing with your debts, including bankruptcy, if you are a person of low income. Then talk to a volunteer attorney.
Meet the author, Eileen Truax, and join the discussion of Dreamers: An Immigrant Generation’s Fight for Their American Dream.
Learn how trends and innovations like artificial intelligence, big data, and visual representations of search results are changing how we find the law.
The County Inspector General will discuss current election topics like voting rights, gerrymandering, the Electoral College and more.
Disability Rights attorneys will discuss the state and federal requirements for accessible voting and California’s recent election reforms.
Do you own a small business or want to start one? Learn about opportunities for microloans from the Small Business Administration.
The process for challenging decisions made by state and local agencies is different from other kinds of lawsuits. Learn how it works.
Legal volunteers will help you complete court forms for a legal name and gender marker change.
Speak to a Legal Aid lawyer about family law proceedings relating to victims of domestic violence or housing matters during teleconferencing hours.
Your credit score is vital if you own a small business. Learn how to improve your credit in order to start or grow your business.
In this class, get tips from a judge about courtroom process and how to be effective when appearing in court.
Learn how to obtain important documents in your case through inspection demands to parties, and subpoenas to non-parties.
Clerks of the California Courts of Appeal teach how to appeal from a trial judge’s decision and avoid procedural pitfalls.
More than 90% of civil cases settle or are dismissed prior to trial. Learn when settlement makes sense and how to negotiate effectively.
Learn how to write a better appellate brief. Volunteer attorneys will provide one-on-one assistance with brief-writing.
The Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office provides free record-cleaning services.
Who can sue for civil rights violations? Learn how to determine if you have a civil rights claim, where and how to file.
Learn what to do when interacting or witnessing interactions with the police. Covers rights and responsibilities of police and public.
Free 20-minute consultations, featuring volunteer attorneys from the San Fernando Valley Bar Association. No reservation or appointment necessary.
