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Areas of law that are usually covered include:

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

Lawyers in the Library Consultations are being held telephonically until further notice due to public health concerns.

Consultations provided by caring and committed volunteer attorneys who generously donate their time.

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 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.

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 or owe fees, fines or restitution. 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:

• 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 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.

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 assisted 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 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.

Considering filing for bankruptcy? Being sued by a credit card company? Falling behind on loan repayments? Wondering if debt settlement is a good idea?

When it comes to dealing with debt, many people do not know what bankruptcy can and cannot discharge, as well as options and alternatives they may have when dealing with debts they can no longer afford to pay. At this remote clinic, unrepresented, low income individuals seeking help and guidance with debts will get FREE counsel and advice from attorneys. You will learn about bankruptcy and available options for dealing with debts.

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 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.