Resources
Legal Advice
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Asian Law Alliance - consultation and legal representation on a free or low-cost basis for Asian/Pacific Islanders and low-income people
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Bay Area Legal Aid - free legal help with housing, family law, and public benefits
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Pro Bono Project - free volunteer legal services
Resources Specific to Certain Types of Cases or Issues
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Resources for Landlords and Tenants (Unlawful Disclaimer/UD)
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Resources relating to Restraining Orders and Domestic Violence
Links to More Legal Resources and Services
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California Courts Self-Help Center with information such as: where to look for help and information, how to work better with, and how to represent yourself in some legal cases. Also see California Court on YouTube , with Self-Help videos.
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California Law - The 29 codes that constitute the law in this state
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California Rules of Court - on the State Court website
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Judicial Council - State Court website
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LawHelpCalifornia.org - helping low-income Californians solve legal problems
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Legal Resource Guides - lists and links on the Sacramento County Law Library website
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Legal Services Corporation - national list of legal services programs around the nation to help poor Americans have equal access to the judicial system
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State Bar Legal Information Pamphlets - consumer pamphlets on topics ranging from arrest to trials to divorce to trusts and wills
Community Partners
- Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach (APILO)
- Bay Area Legal Aid
- Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA)
- Huff Law
- Law and Mediation offices of Margaret S. Tillinghast
- Law Office of John L. Burris
- The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo
- Martin Family Law Firm in San Mateo
- San Mateo County Law Library
- San Mateo Superior Court
- San Francisco Superior Court