Civil Lawsuit Basics: Making and Opposing Motions (Torrance)

Thursday, May 3, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

A motion is the way a litigant requests a court order and may be made at any time while an action is pending and the relief sought is appropriate. Motion can have a huge impact on your case. This class is intended to give an overview of motion practice in California state court and the rules of procedure that apply to making, filing, serving and opposing motions.


Class covers:

  • What a motion is and why law and motion practice is an important part of your case
  • When a motion is appropriate
  • What is included in a motion
  • How to get a motion on calendar and rules regarding service, filing and proper notice
  • Requirements for ex parte, noticed and oral motions, and when each is appropriate

Presented by Teresa Gutierrez

Location:
Torrance Branch, LA Law Library
Torrance Courthouse, 1st Floor
825 Maple Street Room 110
Torrance, CA 90503
(424) 201-0748

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Registration fees: $20 for the class
Non-refundable payment reserves seat

QuickLook: Self-Help and Litigation Resources on the California Courts Website (Long Beach)

Thursday, January 18, 2018: 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. 
Thursday, March 15, 2018: 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

This class introduces tools and resources available on the California Courts official website www.courts.ca.gov

Class Covers:

  • How to find forms, jury instructions, and Appellate Court case information
  • Free resources for going to court without an attorney
  • “Hidden Gems” and other hard to find resources

Location:
Self-Help Legal Access Center
Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse
275 Magnolia Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Registration fee: FREE

QuickLook: Introduction to Electronic Resources (Pasadena)

Thursday, Febraruy 15, 2018: 1:00 p.m. — 1:45 p.m.
Thursday, June 21, 2018 - 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

This course introduces electronic legal research databases available at the LA Law Library. Overview of Basic legal research fundamentals and research strategies are also included.

Class covers:

  • Legal Authority
  • Legal Citation Style Manuals
  • LA Law Library Electronic Resources
  • Free Legal Research Websites
  • Case Currency – Shepard’s / Keycite
  • Legal Research Tips

Location: Pasadena Public Library, Central Library, 285 East Walnut Street. Pasadena, CA, 91101

Phone: 626-744-4066

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Registration Fees: FREE

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