Classes
Wednesday, November 18, 2026: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Trial is the culmination of a civil lawsuit, where evidence is presented and a decision made by either a jury or a judge (i.e., a “bench trial”). In this class, experienced lawyers will share basic rules, strategies and tips about how to present evidence and handle your own trial in a California state court.
Class covers:
- Presenting testimony from friendly witnesses
- Cross-examining unfriendly witnesses
- Getting documents admitted into evidence
- How to stop improper evidence by making effective objections
- Making opening and closing arguments
Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.
Presented in partnership with the Los Angeles Incubator Consortium
Monday, November 30, 2026: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This workshop will only be taught in English
In California, many families struggle to care for adults who are not able to care for themselves. A conservatorship is an arrangement approved by a judge where a responsible person or organization is put in charge of assisting an adult with a disability with personal care or finances. This session provides help in preparing and filing documents to be appointed as a conservator.
Eligible applicants will be seen by appointment only. To begin the process, eligible applicants must attend one of two information sessions offered each month (offered in English or Spanish each month), held on Mondays at LA Law Library on a first-come first-served walk-in basis. For more information or to see a schedule of available Mondays, please click here.
A criminal record can prevent a person from accessing employment, housing, and other important opportunities – even if it involves a minor offense or something that happened long ago. Fortunately, many California state court criminal convictions can be cleaned from your record. Although “expungement” is not available in this state, California law does provide many of the same benefits through reduction and dismissal of old or minor convictions. In this class, learn what types of convictions are eligible, the process involved for different types of records, and resources available to help.
Class covers:
- What it means to clean your criminal record in California (and what “expungement” means)
- The process for petitioning to dismiss misdemeanor and some felony sentences
- The process for petitioning to reduce felony sentences, and which felonies are eligible for reduction
- Information and forms required for petitions
- Resources for additional information and assistance
Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.
Presented by: LA Law Library Reference Librarians
