You do not always have to hire an attorney to solve your problems. In fact, the law does not even permit you to have an attorney in certain circumstances, like when you want to sue someone for less than $7,500 in Small Claims Court.
TLF's Lawsuit Library is intended to be a resource for people who want more information about legal issues. Knowledge is power. The internet is crammed with so much information sometimes it can be difficult or even impossible to figure out where to look or even what quesitons to ask. Our Library is designed to help you get the information about and answers to commonly asked questions. Check out these links and always feel free to call us if you think we can help. We look forward to answering your questions.
COURT WEBSITES
Court filing fee schedule
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Check Los Angeles court case details
Orange County Superior Court
Riverside County Superior Court
San Bernardino County Superior Court
San Diego County Superior Court
Santa Barbara County Superior Court
California Court of Appeal
California Supreme Court
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Los Angeles Bankruptcy Court
I want to avoid foreclosure
Foreclosure Questions And Answers For Owners and Renters
Free mortgage, foreclosure, short sale counseling
Foreclosure tracker
Home price comparables
FAMILY LAW
Divorce self-help
I want to calculate child support
Adoption
DCFS
Temporary Assistance For Needy Families ("Welfare")
CRIMINAL LAW RESOURCES
Find someone arrested in LA County
LA bail bond directory
Public Defenders directory
California Penal Code
RENT CONTROL
Los Angeles rent control info.
SM Rent Control
West Hollywood rent control info
Dpt. Building and Safety FAQ's
FILE A COMPLAINT
Complaint to LA Dpt. Building & Safety
Complaint to LA Dpt. of Health
Complaint Fair Employment/Housing
State Bar Attorney Complaint
Contractor Complaint
Someone owes me child support
SMALL CLAIMS
General information / all court forms
Small Claims lawsuit/Plaintiff's Claim
Defendant's Claim against Plaintiff
MISCELLANEOUS
LA County Registrar fee schedule
State Bar / look up attorney info.
Law Libraries
I cannot afford an attorney
Look up corporation/LLC information