Class recorded June 12, 2024

This unique, Zoom workshop will walk you through all the court forms necessary for an adult to petition the Los Angeles Superior Court for a name change. This workshop is intended for motivated adults who would like to change their names and are willing to fill out the paperwork themselves without legal representation. This workshop is open to Los Angeles County residents who are 18 years or older.

Presented by:

Michelle Hopkins, Attorney at Law, Hopkins Family Law (https://hopkinsfamilylaw.com/attorney-profile/)

 LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:

LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The Law Library is pleased to offer our patrons the opportunity to obtain assistance from third party legal service providers at this and other events within the Library. However, the Library does not control and is not responsible for the content or scope of any assistance given by those providers

Thursday, January 30, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Thursday, July 17, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

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Even though the proceedings are simplified, going to small claims court can be intimidating.  You have to know certain basic information to win your claim or defend against someone else’s. This class provides information you need to go to small claims court with confidence. You will also learn about free resources available to help. Learning important legal fundamentals about small claims court can make your legal journey easier and more successful.
           
Class covers:

• Which claims can be filed in small claims court
• Gathering evidence and deciding who to sue
• Writing (or responding to) the claim
• Serving papers
• Going to court
• Getting paid if you win
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.

Developed by practicing attorneys and presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians

Registration fees: FREE - Reservation reserves spot

No legal advice: - LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Class recorded October 25, 2023

This training will provide substantive knowledge for attorneys and law students interested in volunteering to assist tenants fighting evictions. Attendees will learn to identify defenses and complete responsive pleadings in an unlawful detainer/eviction lawsuit, plus learn about volunteer opportunities at the L.A. County Bar’s monthly clinic for disabled veteran and HIV-positive tenants held at LA Law Library.

Class Covers: 

• How to use the Tenant Power Toolkit
• How to review eviction documents in order to identify defenses
• How to complete responsive pleadings
• Trauma-informed practices and volunteer opportunities

Earn 1.5 hours general participatory MCLE credit

MCLE Disclaimer:

MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity.

 Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features. 

 Presented by:

Alexandra Hong, Project Attorney, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Veterans Legal Services Project (https://lacba.org/?pg=veterans-legal-services-project)

Rene Moya, Tenant Power Organizer with the Debt Collective (https://debtcollective.org/)

Thursday, January 30, 2025: 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Even though the proceedings are simplified, going to small claims court can be intimidating.  You have to know certain basic information to win your claim or defend against someone else’s. This class provides information you need to go to small claims court with confidence. You will also learn about free resources available to help. Learning important legal fundamentals about small claims court can make your legal journey easier and more successful.
           
Class covers:

• Which claims can be filed in small claims court
• Gathering evidence and deciding who to sue
• Writing (or responding to) the claim
• Serving papers
• Going to court
• Getting paid if you win
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.

Developed by practicing attorneys and presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians

Registration fees: FREE - Reservation reserves spot

No legal advice: - LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.