If you are a litigant who requires self-help services in a divorce proceeding, you may call 213-830-0845 to seek assistance from the Self Help Resource Center at the Los Angeles Superior Court and referrals for additional self-help services. Regular call-in hours are 8am – 4:30pm, Mon-Fri. You can also get legal advice on many common questions by requesting a telephonic consultation with a lawyer in LA Law Library's Lawyers in the Library. To schedule a free consultation with a lawyer, click here.

For assistance from the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) by phone, please call 1-800-399-4529 for access to services. Also by calling the Self Help Access center, please call 213-235-0060. Regular call center hours are 9am – 12 pm, Mon-Fri. If you are unable to call during that time, you may temporarily apply for help between 1 p.m.–4:30 p.m. by dialing extension 8099. Click here for more information. You can also apply for LAFLA services online.

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 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.

LA Law Library, located in downtown Los Angeles, hosts Lawyers in the Library one Friday each month where volunteer attorneys are available for free consultations (up to 20 minutes) with people who have legal problems to discuss but do not have a lawyer representing them. This program is not a substitute for legal representation.

The volunteer lawyers are not for hire.

Consultations are limited to twice per year per person.

Lawyers may not have experience in all areas of law.

No advance phone reservation or appointment is necessary.

Participants register on the day of the program from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. to receive a consultation later in the afternoon and will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis, according to available topics.

Remember to bring all related documents and forms! Come prepared with all questions written down: time is limited.

Consultations take place at:

LA Law Library - Main Branch

301 W. First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Registration fee: FREE                     

NOTE: Attorneys will provide advice about filling out forms but will not fill out your forms.

Event Timeline:

• 8:30 a.m. Numbered forms available for pick up
• 1:00 p.m. Consultations begin
• 3:00 p.m. Registration ends
• 4:00 p.m. Consultations end

Notice: Registration does not guarantee a consultation. The number of people receiving consultations may be limited due to time constraints.

IN-PERSON:

Currently scheduled dates:

• Friday, July 18, 2025: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Friday, August 15, 2025: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Friday, September 19, 2025: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Friday, October 24, 2025: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Friday, November 21, 2025: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Notice: Arrive early! Downtown parking and traffic can be challenging and our attorneys are generally fully scheduled for the duration of the program. If you are late, we may not be able to provide you a consultation. 

TOPICS:

Areas of law usually covered include:

• Challenging Government Agency Decisions (Writs)
• Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
• Contracts (formation and breach)
• Credit Card/Debt Collection
• Criminal Law
• Divorce and Child Custody/Support
• Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
• Elder Abuse Restraining Orders
• Employment Law
• Estate Planning
• Guardianship of Estate
• Guardianship of the Person
• Immigration
• Landlord/Tenant
• Personal Injury/Auto Accident
• Probate Litigation
• Real Estate
• Small Business
• Small Claims

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.

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.

Remember to organize and bring all related documents, forms and court papers to your appointment! Come prepared with all questions written down: time is limited.

To register: By appointment only. Click on the button below to fill out the online request form and provide an eSignature on the disclosure form. The Library will email to confirm your appointment and volunteer availability for your requested legal issue. We won't be able to schedule you for a consultation with a lawyer without your eSignature on the disclosure form.

TOPICS:

Areas of law covered by phone include:

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

Wednesday, June 17, 2020:  12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

This class will be presented via Zoom.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN ZOOM CLASS  
*Please use the information provided below to view the class.*

Dial In (If joining in by phone):
(669) 900-6833 

Meeting ID: 864 4890 6601

No Password Required

For more information about the Zoom platform, please click here.

This panel discussion will provide information regarding a variety of post-graduate fellowship opportunities, including the Equal Justice Works and Skadden Fellowships. Topics covered will include how to find a sponsor organization, how to ensure quality recommendations, how to develop a project proposal, how to shop it to sponsor agencies and more.

Presented by: Rachel Kronick Rothbart, Director of Career Services Office, USC Gould School of Law