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There are 23 resources
2011 Consumer Action Handbook
(Separate Website)
Includes how to be a savvy consumer, how to file a complaint, and the consumer assistance directory.
By: United States General Services Administration
A Consumer Guide to Filing Construction Complaints
(Separate Website)
By: California State License Board
Complaint Resolution Program
(Separate Website)
The Program is responsible for resolving consumer complaints. Complaints are assigned to a representative, who will assist in resolving the complaint.
By: State of California Department of Consumer Affairs
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Spanish / Español
General Demand Letter in a Small Claims Case
(Separate Website)
This program will help you write a demand letter asking for money. The program asks questions and then prepares a letter for you.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Glossary of Legal Terms
(Separate Website)
A Glossary of terms from the California Courts Self-Help Center
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Going to Court Without a Lawyer - Representing Yourself in Court
(Separate Website)
Whatever the reason, you have the right to represent yourself, to be your own lawyer in all cases in California. It is very important that you learn about what is at stake in your case.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
How Do I Use The Small Claims Court?
(Separate Website)
Information on using the small claims court.
By: The State Bar of California
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Spanish / Español
How to Serve a Business
(Separate Website)
To serve a business, an association, or a city, county, or public entity in small claims court, you must serve the RIGHT person and write the exact name of the business and the person to be served. Use this form to make sure you serve correctly.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
Information Sheet on Waiver of Court Fees and Costs
(Separate Website)
If you have been sued or if you wish to sue someone, and if you cannot afford to pay court fees and costs, you may not have to pay them if...
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Legal Document Assistants (LDAs)
(Separate Website)
A Legal Document Assistant is NOT a Lawyer. By law, they cannot give you legal advice or represent you in the courts in any matter. An LDA is a professional who is authorized to prepare legal documents for a client, but only at the direction of the client.
By: California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA)
Mediation: An Alternative to Court for Dispute Resolution Senior Legal Fact Sheet
By: California Senior Legal Hotline - Legal Services of Northern California
Public Law Library of Alameda County
(Separate Website)
Open to the public, the county law library provides legal information material and resources held in its collection for your research.
By: Council of California County Law Librarians
Small Claims Court information from the Office of the Courts
(Separate Website)
This links to small claims court information. It includes forms, links to your local small claims court advisor and general information.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Small Claims On Line Court Forms
(Separate Website)
EZLegalFile is an interactive program that will help you fill out the forms necessary to request or respond to papers for a variety of legal issues.
By: Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo
Using The Small Claims Court
(Separate Website)
A handbook for plaintiffs and defendants.
By: California Department of Consumer Affairs
What Are Small Claims Courts?
(Separate Website)
By: Central California Legal Services, Inc.
What Can A Lawyer Referral Service Do For Me?
(Separate Website)
What Should I Do If I Have An Auto Accident?
(Separate Website)
By: The State Bar of California
Write a Letter to Your Landlord Demanding the Return of Your Security Deposit
(Separate Website)
This program asks questions and prepares a letter to a landlord requesting the return a security deposit.
By: Los Angeles Superior Court
Write a Post-Judgment Letter
(Separate Website)
This program will help you write a letter demanding payment of your small claims judgment.
The program asks questions and then prepares a letter for you.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
Your Day In Court
(Separate Website)
Making it count.
By: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
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Spanish / Español
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