In California, 44 state agencies publish 44 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (58). 43 counties have a page for it below.
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Service area: Alameda County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Alameda Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Service area: Alpine County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Court procedural self-help or explicit referral only; no attorney representation, confidential legal advice, full case eligibility or uniform free document-copying claim.
The Court provides free legal assistance to eligible consumers representing themselves in civil cases.
Service area: Amador County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Amador Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Service area: Butte County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Butte Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Butte Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Superior Court for Calaveras County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
Service area: Calaveras County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Calaveras Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Superior Court for Contra Costa County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
Service area: Contra Costa County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Court procedural self-help or explicit referral only; no attorney representation, confidential legal advice, full case eligibility or uniform free document-copying claim.
The California Judicial Council offers Free and Low Cost Legal Help (Ayuda legal gratis y de bajo costo) to help you find people and information that can help you with your case.
Superior Court for Del Norte County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
Service area: Del Norte County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Court procedural self-help or explicit referral only; no attorney representation, confidential legal advice, full case eligibility or uniform free document-copying claim.
SHARP is a court supported Self-Help Center that provides free assistance to self-represented people who do not have attorneys.
Superior Court for El Dorado County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
Service area: El Dorado County — local court legal-information/referral context.
El Dorado Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Service area: Fresno County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Court procedural self-help or explicit referral only; no attorney representation, confidential legal advice, full case eligibility or uniform free document-copying claim.
There is no charge for using the Center's services; however, there is a nominal charge for self-help packets and documents prepared or copied at the office.
Service area: Glenn County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Glenn Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Service area: Inyo County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Court procedural self-help or explicit referral only; no attorney representation, confidential legal advice, full case eligibility or uniform free document-copying claim.
The Superior Court of Inyo County offers free help to the public.
Service area: Kern County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Kern Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Service area: Lake County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Court procedural self-help or explicit referral only; no attorney representation, confidential legal advice, full case eligibility or uniform free document-copying claim.
The Lake County Superior Court Self-Help Center and Family Law Facilitator’s office provides free legal help to people who do not have a lawyer.
Service area: Lassen County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Court procedural self-help or explicit referral only; no attorney representation, confidential legal advice, full case eligibility or uniform free document-copying claim.
The Self-Help Assistance and Referral Program (SHARP), a court supported Self-Help Center, provides free assistance to self-represented people who do not have attorneys.
Service area: Madera County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Court procedural self-help or explicit referral only; no attorney representation, confidential legal advice, full case eligibility or uniform free document-copying claim.
Free resources are available to help you find legal information and learn how to represent yourself in some legal matters.
Service area: Mariposa County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Court procedural self-help or explicit referral only; no attorney representation, confidential legal advice, full case eligibility or uniform free document-copying claim.
The court page says its Self Help Center is currently closed. Use the court’s listed remote or SHARP resources to check for assistance; do not assume walk-in availability.
Superior Court for Mendocino County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
Service area: Mendocino County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Mendocino Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Mendocino Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Service area: Merced County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Merced Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Service area: Modoc County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Modoc Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Modoc Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Service area: Mono County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Court procedural self-help or explicit referral only; no attorney representation, confidential legal advice, full case eligibility or uniform free document-copying claim.
Free resources are available to help you find legal information and, how to represent yourself in some legal matters.
Service area: Monterey County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Monterey Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Service area: Nevada County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Nevada Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Service area: Plumas County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Plumas Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Plumas Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Superior Court for Riverside County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
Service area: Riverside County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Riverside Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Riverside Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Superior Court for San Bernardino County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
Service area: San Bernardino County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Court procedural self-help or explicit referral only; no attorney representation, confidential legal advice, full case eligibility or uniform free document-copying claim.
The Court offers free self‑help services for people who do not have a lawyer.
Superior Court for San Francisco County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
Service area: San Francisco County — local court legal-information/referral context.
San Francisco Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
San Francisco Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Superior Court for San Luis Obispo County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
Service area: San Luis Obispo County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Court procedural self-help or explicit referral only; no attorney representation, confidential legal advice, full case eligibility or uniform free document-copying claim.
Free resources are available to help you find legal information and learn how to represent yourself in some legal matters.
Superior Court for San Mateo County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
Service area: San Mateo County — local court legal-information/referral context.
San Mateo Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
San Mateo Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Superior Court for Santa Barbara County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
Superior Court for Santa Clara County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
Local Free & Low-Cost Legal Help — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Self-Help Center/Family Law Facilitator's Office: Please visit the Self-Help Center's page for information on how to get help from Court legal staff. Additional information can be found on our Self-Help Workshops page and Self-Help Videos page.
Local Free & Low-Cost Legal Help — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
Restraining Order Help Center: We offer in person assistance with restraining and protective orders at the Restraining Order Help Center. We can also help you in person with other emergencies including emergency requests related to custody and visitation, emergency guardianships, and answers in eviction cases.
Superior Court for Santa Cruz County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
Service area: Santa Cruz County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Court procedural self-help or explicit referral only; no attorney representation, confidential legal advice, full case eligibility or uniform free document-copying claim.
The Santa Cruz Superior Court offers a free Self Help Center (SHC) to assist self represented customers with a variety of basic legal issues.
Service area: Sierra County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Court procedural self-help or explicit referral only; no attorney representation, confidential legal advice, full case eligibility or uniform free document-copying claim.
Free resources are available to help you find legal information and learn how to represent yourself in some legal matters.
Service area: Siskiyou County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Court procedural self-help or explicit referral only; no attorney representation, confidential legal advice, full case eligibility or uniform free document-copying claim.
Free resources are available to help you find legal information and learn how to represent yourself in some legal matters.
Service area: Solano County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Solano Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Service area: Sonoma County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Sonoma Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Sonoma Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Superior Court for Stanislaus County. Court locations and divisions handle different case types; confirm the correct branch and service before visiting.
Service area: Stanislaus County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Court procedural self-help or explicit referral only; no attorney representation, confidential legal advice, full case eligibility or uniform free document-copying claim.
The Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus, offers free Self-Help Services through the Self-Help Center, the Family Law Facilitator's Office, and Virtual Workshops.
Shared California Courts self-help guidance, available for all 58 California county court contexts; local procedures and individual circumstances vary.
Service area: Sutter County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Court procedural self-help or explicit referral only; no attorney representation, confidential legal advice, full case eligibility or uniform free document-copying claim.
Sutter County Superior Court Self-Help Center provides FREE information and assistance to individuals without an attorney with their family law, child support, guardianship, and small claims cases.
Service area: Tehama County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Court procedural self-help or explicit referral only; no attorney representation, confidential legal advice, full case eligibility or uniform free document-copying claim.
Please call us for a free referral to another agency/person that may be able to assist you!
Service area: Trinity County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Court procedural self-help or explicit referral only; no attorney representation, confidential legal advice, full case eligibility or uniform free document-copying claim.
The Trinity Superior Court offers free self-help services, including help filling out forms.
Service area: Tulare County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Tulare Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Service area: Ventura County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Court procedural self-help or explicit referral only; no attorney representation, confidential legal advice, full case eligibility or uniform free document-copying claim.
Free legal self-help webinars are where a self-help attorney answers questions and provides instructions on how to fill out and file court forms.
Service area: Yolo County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Yolo Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Yolo Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.
Service area: Yuba County — local court legal-information/referral context.
Yuba Superior Court source; named provider or directory referral. Source page subject limits apply.
Court-listed legal-help resource. Check the cited court page for the named provider or directory. The provider decides current services, subject and area coverage, financial eligibility and intake; a referral does not establish representation.