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Una demanda civil comienza con la presentación y notificación de una demanda escrito; el acusado debe de presentar una contesta u otra respuesta.  Estos se denominan alegatos y preparan todo el escenario para todo lo que pasa después en una demanda. Como parte de nuestra serie de clases sobre los Fundamentales de Demandas Civiles, en esta clase, aprenda como preparar, presentar y responder a una demanda civil en los tribunales de California. 

Esta clase cubre:

• ¿Es buena idea presentar una demanda?
• Cómo identificar las teorías legales posibles 
• Redacción de la demanda
• Notificación de la citación y la demanda
• Respuestas y otros alegatos legales

Presentado por:

Mary García, Bibliotecaria de Referencia, LA Law Library (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/)

La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles no brinda asesoría legal:

La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles no brinda asesoría legal. La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles brinda acceso a recursos legales y ayuda con investigación legal. La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles no brinda asesoramiento legal. Para consejo legal, debería consultar un abogado.

Call (800) 399-4529 to be pre-screened.

 The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) will provide free legal assistance to eligible low income individuals who are seeking to clean up their criminal records. Clearing a criminal record allows individuals to move on with their lives and seek jobs and other opportunities that would otherwise not be available.

To Register: Interested individuals should call (800) 399-4529 to be pre-screened for the workshop. Eligible candidates will be seen by appointment ONLY.

Candidates must not be on probation or owe fees, fines or restitution. Candidates must also have a copy of his/her criminal transcript from the court or a criminal history report (a ‘RAP’ sheet) from the California Department of Justice. You may request a criminal history report by doing a live scan at locations found at: https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations

Presented by:

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) (http://www.lafla.org/)

LA Law Library does not provide 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.

Learn the definition of domestic violence, how trauma can affect survivors, and what tools and resources might be available.  This class covers:

• Types of restraining orders;
• Who qualifies for a domestic violence (DV) restraining order
• How the DVRO process works
• What a DVRO can do; and
• Where those in need can seek help

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:

Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice (LACLJ) (www.laclj.org)

LA Law Library does not provide 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.

This training provides an overview of how to answer an unlawful detainer complaint and preserve issues for trial.  It covers defenses related to notices, service of process, habitability, FEHA, the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, and more.  After completing this training attorney volunteers can sign up to participate at Community Legal Aid SoCal’s legal aid clinics as well as those at other local organizations.   

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.

Earn 1.0 hour General MCLE Credit

Presented by: Jonathan Gibson, Staff Attorney, Community Legal Aid SoCal (https://www.communitylegalsocal.org/).

Registration for this public interest MCLE is FREE through the generosity of the Estate of Joan Lavine.

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.