Self-Help and Legal Resources

People who represent themselves in a lawsuit, or people who want to understand what is happening in a court case, often need help knowing what kind of case they have, understanding legal issues, following court rules and procedures, filling out and filing court forms, and understanding and following court orders.

Fortunately, there are many resources online and in the community that can help.

Online resources for anyone in the state of California:

• Virtual Self-Help Law Center 
• Judicial Council of California - Self Help Center 
• Ask the Law Librarian 
• State Department of Consumer Affairs 
• State Bar of California 
• Resources for military families 
• Other legal resources 

Resources for Contra Costa County only:

• Workshops and Clinics
• Finding a lawyer
• Crisis and Community Services 
• Family Law Facilitator 
• CCTV programs 
• Tips to Navigate the Court System 
• Consider settling your case before trial

Other resources to consider:

• Law library
• Public library 
• Lawyer in the Library 
• Online (and real world) book stores

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