Friday, September 20, 2019:  1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, October 18, 2019:  1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, November 15, 2019:  1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Check-in begins at 12:45. Please arrive early to pick up your registration forms. The registration forms are available at Circulation starting at 8:30 a.m. Registration ends at 3:30 p.m.

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 and will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Areas of law that are usually covered include:

• Bankruptcy
• Child Support
• Civil Rights
• Conservatorships/Guardianships
• Criminal Law
• Credit Card/Debt Collection
• Education Law
• Elder Abuse
• Employment Law
• Estate Planning
• Family Law
• General Civil Case
• Government Benefits
• Immigration
• Landlord/Tenant – Housing
• Personal Injury
• Probate
• Real Estate
• Small Business
• Small Claims
• Workers' Compensation

Registration fees: FREE

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

No 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.

Abogados en la Biblioteca - Consultas Gratis

Viernes 17 de mayo 2019:  1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Viernes 21 de junio 2019:  1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Registro empieza a las: 12:45 p.m.  |  Registro termina a las: 3:30 p.m.

Aviso: El registro no garantiza una consulta. El número de personas que reciben consultas puede ser limitado debido a restricciones de tiempo.

La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles, localizada en el centro de Los Ángeles ofrece consultas (hasta 20 minutos máximo) a personas interesadas en discutir su problema legal. "Abogados en la Biblioteca" es un evento proporcionado una vez al mes.

Este programa no substituye representación legal. A cada persona se le permite consultar un máximo de dos veces por año.

Se atiende en la orden de llegada. No se hacen citas o reservaciones previamente.

¡Recuerde traer los documentos y formas referente as su caso! Venga preparado con sus preguntas ya que el tiempo es limitado.

Temas legales normalmente disponibles para discutir incluyen:

• Bancarrotas
• Manutención de hijos
• Derechos Civiles
• Tutelas (de menores de 18 años y mayores de 18 años)
• Ley Criminal
• Tarjeta de crédito/cobro de deudas
• Ley Educativa
• Maltrato a personas mayores
• Leyes de Empleo
• Testamentos y Leyes de Sucesión
• Ley Familiar
• Casos Civiles
• Contratos
• Beneficios Públicos
• Inmigración
• Dueño e Inquilino de Viviendas
• Lastimaduras / Lesiones Personales
• Pequeña Empresa
• Reclamos Menores
• Compensación de trabajadores

Registro: GRATIS

La Biblioteca Jurídica de Los Ángeles no da consejos legales:
La biblioteca proporciona recursos legales y asistencia con investigación legal como un servicio educativo. La biblioteca se complace en ofrecer a nuestros clientes la oportunidad de obtener asistencia de proveedores de servicios legales externos en este y otros eventos dentro de la biblioteca. sin embargo, la biblioteca no controla y no es responsable por el contenido o el alcance de la asistencia brindada por dichos proveedores.

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 10-20 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 IN-PERSON or TELEPHONE 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.

IN-PERSON:

Currently scheduled dates:

• Friday, June 16, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Friday, July 21, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Friday, August 18, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Friday, September 15, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Friday, October 27, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Friday, November 17, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• No LITL in December 2023

Location:

                LA Law Library-Main Branch

                301 W. First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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 that are usually covered, either by telephone or in person, include:

• Challenging Government Agency Decisions (Writs)
• Children’s Court
• Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
• Conservatorships
• 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

 A few things you should know:

• Each person is allowed two consultations per calendar year.
• This program is not a substitute for legal representation.
• Attorneys will provide advice about filling out forms but will not fill out your forms.
• We do our best to facilitate helpful consultations but cannot provide guaranties, given the popularity of the program, the dependence on volunteers and the broad range of issues.

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.

Friday,  May 18, 2018: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday,  June 15, 2018: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday,  July 20, 2018: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday,  August 17, 2018: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday,  September 21, 2018: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday,  October 19, 2018: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday,  November 16, 2018: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Check-in begins at 12:45 p.m. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Registration ends at 3:30 p.m.

Lawyers may not have experience in all areas of law.

Areas of law that are usually covered include:

• Challenging Government Agency Decisions
• Child Custody and Support
• Civil Litigation
• Conservatorships
• Contracts
• Criminal Law
• Debt & Bankruptcy
• Divorce - Family Law
• Employment Law
• Government Benefits
• Immigration
• Landlord/Tenant - Housing
• Personal Injury
• Probate
• Small Business
• Small Claims

Registration fees: FREE

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

No 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.

Friday,  July 20, 2018: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday,  August 17, 2018: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday,  September 21, 2018: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday,  October 19, 2018: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday,  November 16, 2018: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Check-in begins at 12:45 p.m. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Registration ends at 3:30 p.m.

Lawyers may not have experience in all areas of law.

Areas of law that are usually covered include:

• Challenging Government Agency Decisions
• Child Custody and Support
• Civil Litigation
• Conservatorships
• Contracts
• Criminal Law
• Debt & Bankruptcy
• Divorce - Family Law
• Employment Law
• Government Benefits
• Immigration
• Landlord/Tenant - Housing
• Personal Injury
• Probate
• Small Business
• Small Claims

Registration fees: FREE

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

No 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.