Links to Legal Resources

LAIC does not provide legal services. It is an educational program that supports new solo attorneys as they develop viable community law practices.  

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If you are trying to find a lawyer, the LA County Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service, Smartlaw, which screens attorneys for qualifications, and attorneys provide a free initial consultation (up to 20 minutes).

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CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE SMARTLAW WEBSITE (www.smartlaw.org).

 

If you are outside Los Angeles, CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE CALIFORNIA STATE BAR'S WEBSITE (https://www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/Need-Legal-Help/Certified-Lawyer-Referral-Services-Directory)  for a list of lawyer referral services in other counties. 

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If you need a lawyer and cannot afford one, you may qualify for free legal services from legal aid. Legal aid agencies are non-profit organizations that provide free legal services to people below a certain income level. To find a legal aid organization in your area, CLICK HERE TO CONNECT WITH LEGAL AID ASSISTANCE (https://www.lawhelpca.org/find-legal-help/directory/area?area=ca06037).

 

The California Judicial Branch also has an online self-help center with information: CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL'S SELF-HELP OPTIONS (http://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/). 

 

The Los Angeles Law Library also has a wealth of resources for lawyers, for consumers and for pro se litigants: CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE LOS ANGELES LAW LIBRARY (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/)

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