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.
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Areas of law covered by phone ONLY include: