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| Self-Help Centers |
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| San
Luis Obispo County Law Library |
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types of information can be found at the Law
Library? |
The
Law Library collection consists of: California
Codes and Regulations, United States Codes
and Federal Regulations, County Codes and
some City Codes, California cases, the National
Reporter system, Federal Circuit Courts and
U S Supreme Court cases, legal dictionaries,
encyclopedias digests; California Civil Procedure
sister-State references; Federal Civil Practice
and Procedure, Federal Criminal Procedure
legal journals, and treatises on many subjects.
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| What hours is the Law Library open? |
M-F 8:30 to 4:30
Sat 10 to 3
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| Where is the Law Library located? |
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Library is located in the
County Government Center Room 125
1050 Monterey St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
The Law Library faces the Fremont Theater.
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| What other services does the Law Library provide? |
Other
services available include:
- Photocopying
- Microfiche reader/printer
- PC work stations
- Typewriters
- Faxing
- One hour free internet access
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| How do I contact the Law Library? |
You can reach the Law Library by calling (805) 781-5855
Or visit their website at: http://www.slocll.org
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| Ask the Law Librarian |
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| What is Ask the Librarian? |
Ask the Librarian is a 24 hour 7 day a week reference service that lets you ask questions and get answers, in real time, on the Internet, from live reference staff. |
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| What is the website address? |
The website address is:
http://www.247ref.org/portal/access_law3.cfm
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| California
Court Self-Help Center |
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| What is the California Courts Online Self-Help Center |
The California Courts Online Self-Help
Center is a website that helps you find
assistance and information, work better
with an attorney, and represent yourself
in some legal matters.
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| What types of legal information is on the website? |
Legal
information found on this site includes the
following:
- Free and Low-Cost Legal Help
- Families and Children: Divorce, Support,
Guardianship, etc.
- Small Claims: Basics, Collect your Judgment,
etc.
- Domestic Violence: Safety, Restraining
Orders, etc.
- Seniors: Conservatorship, Elder Abuse,
etc.
- Traffic
- Change Your Name
- Landlord/Tenant
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| What is the website address? |
The California Courts Online Self-Help Center's website,
http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/
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| Legal Document Assistants |
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| What is a Legal Document Assistant (LDA)? |
An
LDA is not an attorney and can not provide
you with any legal advice or represent you
in court. However, they are experienced professionals
who are authorized to prepare legal documents
LDAs have the same educational background
as a paralegal and are REQUIRED by law to
be registered and bonded in the county in
which they have their principal place of business.
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| What can a Legal Document Assistant handle? |
An
LDA can provide assistance with routine legal
tasks, such as typing and filing out the legal
paperwork for uncontested divorces, bankruptcies,
wills, and other types of legal documents.
AnLDA can not make suggestions or choose the
form for you.
An experienced LDA can help you avoid the
pitfalls and also make sure every important
detail on a form is accounted for.
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do I find a Legal Document Assistant? |
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You can look through the
Telephone Book's Yellow Pages under
the "Legal Document Assistant"
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Ask a friend for a recommendation |
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Go to the California Legal
Document Assistant Association Member
Locator to find a LDA in your area.
http://www.calda.org/Search.asp |
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| Law
Help California |
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| What
is Law Help California? |
Law Help California is a website sponsored
by the California Consumer Protection Foundation
and the Public Interest Clearinghouse. It
provides self help legal information on
a variety of issues.
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| What
legal information is available? |
The legal information on the website include:
- Consumer & Small Claims
- Disability
- Employment
- Families and Kids
- Housing
- Immigration
- Individual & Civil Rights
- Life & Estate Planning
- Native American Issues
- Prisoners Rights
- Protection from Abuse
- Public Benefits & Health
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| What is the website address? |
The web address is www.lawhelpcalifornia.org.
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| CUESTA COLLEGE PARALEGAL PROGRAM |
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| What is the Cuesta College Paralegal Program? |
The Cuesta College Paralegal Program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to become a successful paralegal. A paralegal is a trained specialist who performs a wide variety of legal tasks, including legal research, law office management, and preparation of various legal documents.
The primary goal of the Cuesta College Paralegal Program is to offer you a comprehensive program to learn paralegal skills that will prepare you for a variety of different job opportunities, including employment in private law offices, governmental agencies, and businesses where paralegal skills are desirable.
The Cuesta College Paralegal Program has been approved by the California Community College Chancellor's Office and satisfies the requirements of the California Business and Professions Code for both paralegals and legal document assistants. The Program is also designed to help students prepare for NALA (National Association of Legal Assistants) certification.
All paralegal courses are taught by highly regarded attorneys, paralegals, and professionals in the legal field. Successful completion of the paralegal courses plus the required general education courses earns you a Paralegal Associate in Arts Degree. Alternatively, you can earn a Paralegal Certificate of Proficiency by successfully completing the paralegal courses minus the general education courses. |
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For further information about the Cuesta College Paralegal Program, please visit our website at: http://academic.cuesta.edu/bused/paralegal.htm. |
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