LA Law Library

11/04/2023

11/03/2023

In recognition of all who served LA Law Library will be CLOSED on Veterans Day, Friday November 10, 2022.

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween from LA Law Library!

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween!

10/30/2023

Live in the Valley but don’t want to trek downtown for help with legal issues? Beginning this week, LA Law Library staff will be available every other Friday afternoon from 1:30pm – 5:30pm at our partner location, Van Nuys Public Library https://tinyurl.com/3bxss5ek, to help you find information and resources on court processes, forms, and legal problems like eviction, debt collection, divorce and more! Plus, get free access to legal databases Lexis, Westlaw, CEB and Nolo anytime with your LA Public Library card. See you soon!

10/30/2023

Join us via zoom Thursday 11/02/2023 at 12:30pm for hands-on instruction on how to use a popular all-in-one source for legal research. Lexis’ newly designed research platform has been described as “cleaner and easier to use” with their “big red search box” and other features. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2p8tbx47 or call 213-785-2516 for registration assistance As always, we are here to help six days a week at (213) 785-2513, [email protected], or via chat at https://bit.ly/341pHY

10/27/2023

GOING ON NOW! Flu and new Covid-19 vaccinations. Join us today at the front entrance of the library from 11:30am - 3:30pm. Vaccinations are FREE to the public! View the flyer for more details.

With nearly 1,000,000 books and documents, we are the second largest public law library in the United States. http://www.lalawlibrary.org

10/27/2023

Join us via Zoom 10/28/2023 at 11:30am for a live question and answer session with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Subjects covered will include. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/bdpkac8p or call 213-785-2516 for registration assistance. As always, we are here to help six days a week at (213) 78LALAW, [email protected], or via chat at https://bit.ly/341pHY

10/26/2023

Join us In-Person Friday, 10/27/23 as we discuss the fundamentals of special education law and the rights that protect parents and their children's education, including the right to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Learn more and register here: https://tinyurl.com/mvkema5n
We are located at 301 W. 1st St at the corner of 1st & Broadway in the downtown Los Angeles Civic Center. We are conveniently behind the Civic Center/Grand Park Metro Station and across the street from the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. As always, we are here to help six days a week at (213) 78LALAW, [email protected], or via chat at https://bit.ly/341pHY

10/25/2023

Are you thinking of appealing the trial court decision in your civil lawsuit? Do you know the purpose of an appeal? Do you know the basics of court procedure? Join us in person 10/26/2023 at 1:30pm as we learn about the appeals process from clerks at the California Court of Appeal who have extensive experience providing assistance to unrepresented litigants. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2tjp4rzy or call 213-785-2516 for registration assistance. We are located at 301 W. 1st St at the corner of 1st & Broadway in the downtown Los Angeles Civic Center. We are conveniently behind the Civic Center/Grand Park Metro Station and across the street from the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. As always, we are here to help six days a week at (213) 78LALAW, [email protected],

10/24/2023

The law provides important tools for survivors of abuse. In this class, learn about two types of restraining orders, domestic violence (DVRO) and civil harassment (CHRO); how trauma can affect survivors; and what tools and resources are available to help.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/mrxp3ubm or call 213-785-2516 for registration assistance. As always, we are here to help six days a week at (213) 78LALAW, [email protected], or via chat at https://bit.ly/341pHY

10/23/2023

If you are in the area and need a Covid vaccine, booster or flu shot, we are hosting a mobile clinic Friday, October 27, 2023 11:30am – 3:30 pm.

Thanks to Los Angeles County Department of Health for coming out and making this happen!

We are located at 301 W. 1st. Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

10/23/2023

Join us in person Tuesday 10/24/2023 at 4 pm, Come create or update your resume to make you a compelling candidate. We will review the basic components of a resume, appropriate formatting and length, how to identify transferable skills from past experiences and how to tailor your resume for a specific job opportunity. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2xwzbw8x or call 213-785-2516 for registration assistance. We are located at 301 W. 1st St at the corner of 1st & Broadway in the downtown Los Angeles Civic Center. We are conveniently behind the Civic Center/Grand Park Metro Station and across the street from the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. As always, we are here to help six days a week at (213) 78LALAW, [email protected], or via chat at https://bit.ly/341pHY

10/21/2023

What kinds of student loans do I have? What rights, responsibilities, and risks come with them? What options might be available for working toward cancellation of my federal student loans, and what actions do I need to take NOW to take advantage of them?

It is important to understand how student loans work so you can avoid problems in the future and work toward repayment or cancellation. This class will provide information on how to identify what kind of student loans you have and how to assess your repayment and cancellation options. It will also provide an overview of several time-limited initiatives the federal government has announced for federal student loan borrowers including cancellation, Fresh Start, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) waiver, and the Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) account adjustment.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3u9smhsw https://tinyurl.com/mbejunuu or call 213-785-2516 for registration assistance. As always, we are here to help six days a week at (213) 78LALAW, [email protected], or via chat at https://bit.ly/341pHY

10/20/2023

Help with Appeals: Unhappy with how things went in the trial court and thinking about appealing? Learn the rules and requirements and get tips on how to draft the most effective appellate briefs for California state courts in this Pro Bono Week class. This class will be in person at the Main Library, Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 12 p.m. Sign up here:

 The two pillars of a case on appeal are the appellate records and the briefs. The record consists of the documents filed in the trial court (the “Clerk’s Transcript”), plus a record of the oral proceedings in the courtroom (the “Reporter’s Transcript” or a substitute). The briefs are w...

10/19/2023

Problems Paying Your Bills? Many of us are struggling financially and inflation keeps driving up costs http://bit.ly/3PTKbK7. You can get free advice from an attorney about how to deal with credit card bills as well as tips and best practices for paying, settling or otherwise addressing debt. Sign up here: https://rb.gy/fxjdq and join us on Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023 at 6:30 pm in person at LA Law Library. To learn more about this and other legal issues, we’re here to help six days a week at (213) 78LALAW, [email protected] or via chat at http://bitly.ws/uLEd

Chat is available weekdays from 8:30AM to 6:00PM, and 9:00AM to 5:00PM on Saturdays. If live chat is unavailable, please submit a question for an email response.

10/19/2023

Join us in person Tuesday, 10/24/2023 as we learn about options for dealing with your debts, including bankruptcy, if you are a person of low income. Then talk to a volunteer attorney for free! The session begins with an informational seminar, followed by a one-on-one counseling session with a volunteer attorney to discuss your financial issues. Learn more and register here: https://tinyurl.com/cbd86c6h
We are located at 301 W. 1st St at the corner of 1st & Broadway in the downtown Los Angeles Civic Center. We are conveniently behind the Civic Center/Grand Park Metro Station and across the street from the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. As always, we are here to help six days a week at (213) 78LALAW, [email protected], or via chat at https://bit.ly/341pHY

10/18/2023

Affordable Housing: Come learn from Housing Rights Center (HRC) about the basics of renting, affordable housing and Project Place, a free monthly listing of rental properties for low-income, senior, and veteran residents throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Project Place: Affordable Housing in LA County, on LA Law Library’s Zoom on Mon, October 23rd 1:30 – 2:30. Sign up here:

The Housing Rights Center (HRC) is the nation’s largest non-profit rights organization dedicated to securing and promoting fair housing. Come learn from HRC about the basics of renting, affordable housing, and Project Place! Project Place is a free monthly listing of rental properties for low-inco...

10/17/2023

Join the LA Law Library book discussion group via Zoom or In-person on October 24, 2023 from 6:30-8pm as we continue our year-long exploration of environmental
justice and climate related issues. In 1965, the Walt Disney Company proposed building a massive ski resort in the Sierra Nevada mountains, which was approved by the federal government in 1969, and would have irreversibly altered the practically untouched Mineral King Valley, a magnificently beautiful Alpine area. At first it seemed inevitable that this expanse of wild natural land would be radically changed and turned over to a private corporation. But then the scrappy Sierra Club pushed back with a lawsuit that ultimately propelled the modern environmental law era. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yryz2svm or call 213-785-2516 for registration assistance. We are located at 301 W. 1st St at the corner of 1st & Broadway in the downtown Los Angeles Civic Center. We are conveniently behind the Civic Center/Grand Park Metro Station and across the street from the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. As always, we are here to help six days a week at (213) 78LALAW, [email protected], or via chat at https://bit.ly/341pHY

10/17/2023

How to Challenge Government Agency Decisions: Are you unhappy with a decision a public agency made that’s impacting you? In this Pro Bono Week class, learn about the process for challenging administrative decisions in superior court through what is called a “writ of mandate.” This class will cover the basic process, timelines and terminology and give some tips on how to prepare a persuasive case. This class will be Zoom, Monday, October 23, 2023, at 12 p.m. Sign up here:

Sometimes state or local government agencies make mistakes. In this class, learn about the process for challenging administrative decisions in superior court through what is called a “writ of mandate.” Writs are different from other kinds of civil lawsuits and the procedures and terminology can ...

10/16/2023

Join us in person on a first come first serve basis, 10/27/2023 at 10:00am to receive general information about the conservatorship process (A conservatorship is when a court appoints someone to manage a minor or disabled person's financial and personal affairs) and, in requesting to be a probate conservator (a responsible person or organization (called the “conservator”) to care for another adult (called the “conservatee”) who cannot care for himself or herself .
No advance registration or phone appointment is necessary. Participants register on the day of the program and will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. LA Law Library is located at 301 W. 1st. Street on the corner of Hill & 1st Street in the Los Angeles Civic Center. We are directly across from the Stanley Mosk courthouse and Civic Center/Grand Park metro stop. Check-in begins: 9:30 a.m. For additional information contact The Conservatorship Center at 310-869-9792 and ask for Bruce Kaufer. As always LA Law Library is here to help six days a week at (213) 78LALAW,
[email protected], or via chat at https://bit.ly/341pHY
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Únase a nosotros en persona por orden de llegada, el 10/27/2023 a las 10:00 am para recibir información general sobre el proceso de tutela (una tutela es cuando un tribunal designa a alguien para administrar los asuntos financieros y personales de un menor o una persona discapacitada) y, al solicitar ser un curador testamentario (una persona u organización responsable (llamado el “curador”) para cuidar a otro adulto (llamado el “pupilo”) que no puede cuidar de sí mismo. El registro comienza: 9:30 a. m. Para obtener información adicional, comuníquese con el Centro de tutela al 310-869-9792 y pregunte por Bruce Kaufer. Como siempre, LA Law Library está aquí para ayudar seis días a la semana al (213) 78LALAW, [email protected], o por chat en https://bit.ly/341pHY

10/11/2023

Help With Appeals: Unhappy with a judgment and thinking about appealing? Learn the rules and requirements and get tips on how to draft the most effective appellate briefs for California state courts in this Pro Bono Week class. Appeals: Building Your Case & Persuading the Court will be held in person at the Main Library, Thursday, October 26, 2022, at 12 p.m. Learn more and register here: https://tinyurl.com/3cyn4rdz
We are located at 301 W. 1st St at the corner of 1st & Broadway in the downtown Los Angeles Civic Center. We are conveniently behind the Civic Center/Grand Park Metro Station and across the street from the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. As always, we are here to help six days a week at (213) 78LALAW, [email protected], or via chat at https://bit.ly/341pHY

10/10/2023

Do you have questions regarding housing laws and evictions? Why not attend the interactive webinar Ask A Lawyer: Landlord-Tenant Laws and Evictions at LA Law Library, where an attorney will answer questions LIVE on ZOOM! Saturday, October 28th from 10:00am – 11:00am. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/34b6pj8a. We are here to help 6-days a week (213) 78LALAW, [email protected] or via chat at http://bitly.ws/uLEd You may not have a lawyer, but you aren’t alone!

10/09/2023

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

10/08/2023

Join us Monday October 23, 2022 at noon via Zoom as we kick off our Pro Bono Week 2023 celebration. This session will provide an overview of emergency response and the role of legal assistance, with an emphasis on pro bono legal assistance, and practical tips for preparedness and recovery. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2s4eb6dn or call 213-785-2516 for registration assistance. As always, we are here to help six days a week at (213) 78LALAW, [email protected], or via chat at https://bit.ly/341pHY

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Únase a nosotros el lunes 23 de octubre de 2023 de 12:00 p. m. a 1:00 p. m. para dar inicio a nuestra Semana Pro Bono. Esta sesión brindará una descripción general de la respuesta de emergencia y el papel de la asistencia legal, con énfasis en la asistencia legal pro bono y consejos prácticos. para la preparación y la recuperación. Regístrese aquí: https://tinyurl.com/2s4eb6dn o llame al 213-785-2516 para obtener ayuda con el registro. Como siempre, estamos aquí para ayudar seis días a la semana en (213) 78LALAW, [email protected], o por chat en https://bit.ly/341pHY.

10/06/2023

Join us in person on a first come first serve basis, 10/13/2023 at 10:00am to receive general information about the conservatorship process (A conservatorship is when a court appoints someone to manage a minor or disabled person's financial and personal affairs) and, in requesting to be a probate conservator (a responsible person or organization (called the “conservator”) to care for another adult (called the “conservatee”) who cannot care for himself or herself .
No advance registration or phone appointment is necessary. Participants register on the day of the program and will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. LA Law Library is located at 301 W. 1st. Street on the corner of Hill & 1st Street in the Los Angeles Civic Center. We are directly across from the Stanley Mosk courthouse and Civic Center/Grand Park metro stop. Check-in begins: 9:30 a.m. For additional information contact The Conservatorship Center at 310-869-9792 and ask for Bruce Kaufer. As always LA Law Library is here to help six days a week at (213) 78LALAW,
[email protected], or via chat at https://bit.ly/341pHY
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Únase a nosotros en persona por orden de llegada, el 10/13/2023 a las 10:00 am para recibir información general sobre el proceso de tutela (una tutela es cuando un tribunal designa a alguien para administrar los asuntos financieros y personales de un menor o una persona discapacitada) y, al solicitar ser un curador testamentario (una persona u organización responsable (llamado el “curador”) para cuidar a otro adulto (llamado el “pupilo”) que no puede cuidar de sí mismo. El registro comienza: 9:30 a. m. Para obtener información adicional, comuníquese con el Centro de tutela al 310-869-9792 y pregunte por Bruce Kaufer. Como siempre, LA Law Library está aquí para ayudar seis días a la semana al (213) 78LALAW, [email protected], o por chat en https://bit.ly/341pHY

10/06/2023

There are steps you can take if you think the other parent is not following a family law order. Join us 10/23/2023 at 5pm as we learn how to enforce an existing custody or visitation order, and the factors the court considers in deciding such requests from a L.A. Superior Court judge. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yrea4s42 or call 213-785-2516 for registration assistance. As always, we are here to help six days a week at (213) 78LALAW, [email protected], or via chat at https://bit.ly/341pHY

10/05/2023

Join us at noon in person Friday 10/13/2023 as we discuss the basics of inheritance, how to challenge improper use or waste of estate property, and where to go for further information and assistance. Learning important legal fundamentals about probate can make your legal journey easier and more successful. We are located at 301 W. 1st St at the corner of 1st & Broadway in the downtown Los Angeles Civic Center. We are conveniently behind the Civic Center/Grand Park Metro Station and across the street from the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3vys3rja or call 213-785-2516 for registration assistance. As always, we are here to help six days a week at (213) 78LALAW, [email protected], or via chat at https://bit.ly/341pHY

10/05/2023

The Housing Rights Center (HRC) is the nation’s largest non-profit rights organization dedicated to securing and promoting fair housing. Join us via Zoom Monday 10/23/23 at 1:30 and learn from HRC about the basics of renting, affordable housing, and Project Place! Project Place is a free monthly listing of rental properties for low-income, senior, and veteran residents throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3pw9kuue or call 213-785-2516 for registration assistance. As always, we are here to help six days a week at (213) 78LALAW, [email protected], or via chat at https://bit.ly/341pHY

10/04/2023

Join us Friday 09/06/2023 at noon in-person here at LA Law Library, learn how to participate in a Zoom meeting and take advantage of the wide variety of classes LA Law Library has to offer. Participants will get assistance setting up an e-mail and practice registering and participating in Zoom meetings. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/27cf3b3u or call 213-785-2516 for registration assistance. We are located at 301 W. 1st St at the corner of 1st & Broadway in the downtown Los Angeles Civic Center. We are conveniently behind the Civic Center/Grand Park Metro Station and across the street from the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. As always, we are here to help six days a week at (213) 78LALAW, [email protected], or via chat at https://bit.ly/341pHY

10/03/2023

It’s that time of year again! We are happy to announce the return of our annual Pro Bono week celebration! Check out 80+ free events providing legal information, consultations with attorneys, discussions on timely legal topics & so much more! Choose from in-person, online & on-dem& offerings. Register at probonoweek.lawlawlibrary.org. You may not have a lawyer, but you’re not alone. We’re here to help to help six days a week at (213) 78LALAW, [email protected],

¡Es esa época del año otra vez! ¡Nos complace anunciar el regreso de nuestra celebración anual de la semana Pro Bono! Vea más de 80 eventos gratuitos que brindan información legal, consultas con abogados, debates sobre temas legales
de actualidad y mucho más! Elija entre ofertas en persona, en línea y on-dem&. Regístrese en probonoweek.lawlawlibrary.org. Puede que no tenga un abogado, pero no está solo. Estamos aquí para ayudar seis días a la semana en (213) 78LALAW, [email protected], o por chat en https://bit.ly/341pHY