We invite you to make a request for a free consultation below.  Before your consultation, though, we highly recommend that you consult with a reference librarian by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., via live chat service at https://calcountylawlib.libanswers.com, or by phone at 213-785-2513.  This will help you be fully prepared and make the best use of your consultation time with the attorney once assigned.

This program provides free 20-30 minute consultations with volunteer lawyers for people who have legal problems to discuss but do not have a lawyer representing them.  Consultations may be either in person or by telephone depending on the patron’s preference and the availability of lawyers with expertise on the requested topic.

**NOTICE - All patrons are limited to two consultations in a calendar year. A calendar year starts in January and ends in November. If you have already participated in two phone, two in-person or a singular phone/in-person consultation, you are eligible for a new consultation after January of the following year.**

Please Note: If your description and circumstances DO NOT relate to the chosen practice area below, we cannot guarantee you will receive a phone consultation. Our volunteer attorneys work exclusively in these practice areas. Additionally, please provide a working email address and/or phone number for us to contact you. 

TOPICS:

Areas of law covered by phone ONLY include:

• Children’s Court
• Criminal Law
• Divorce and Child Custody/Support
• Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVRO)
• Employment Law
• Immigration Law