Tuesday, October 22, 2019:  4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

A record expungement allows individuals to dismiss misdemeanor criminal convictions, so they can seek jobs, engage in volunteer activities and pursue other opportunities. Learn to assist community members with the expungement process and get inspired to volunteer at a future clinic.

Class covers:

• Overview of the expungement process from the attorney's perspective
• Overview of the volunteer roles and responsibilities
• The court forms needed to file for an expungement
• How to accurately complete the forms

Earn 1.0 hour general MCLE credit

Presented by: Rene Peña, Senior Paralegal, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)

 Real-time captioning (CART) is available for this class for those who bring an internet-capable device.

Friday, Oct. 26, 2018   1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Interactions with law enforcement can be intimidating and unsettling. This class covers how to make smart choices when interacting with the police. Includes tips for how to respond when talking to the police on the street, in your car and in your home. Covers civil rights and responsibilities of the police and public.

Class covers:

• Understanding the right to remain silent and consenting to a search
• Tips for how to handle being questioned
• Your rights in the event of an arrest
• How to make good decisions during a traffic stop
• What information to give an officer during a police stop
• Options when witnessing police interactions.
• And more!

Presented by:
Maria Hall, Attorney at Law
Julie Nony, Senior Lead Officer, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
Tarek Shawky, Managing Partner, Law Office of Tarek Shawky
Leonard Torrealba, Prosecutor, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
Mark Santa-Anna, Attorney, GMSA Legal

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.

Tuesday, October 22, 2019:  5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Learn to counsel our community members about options for dealing with their debts, including bankruptcy. Following the volunteer training, there will be an opportunity to observe a clinic conducting intakes on debt, bankruptcy and financial literacy issues.

Earn 1.0 hour general MCLE credit

Presented by: Christian Cooper, Senior Staff Attorney, Public Counsel

Friday, October 26, 2018   1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Please join us at the North Hollywood Public Library where volunteer attorneys will be available for free 20-minute consultations with people who have legal problems to discuss. This program is not a substitute for legal representation. Lawyers may not have experience in all areas of law.

Areas of law that are usually covered include:

• Child Custody and Support
• Civil Litigation
• Contracts
• Criminal Law
• Debt & Bankruptcy
• Divorce – Family Law
• Employment Law
• Government Benefits
• Immigration
• Landlord/Tenant - Housing
• Personal Injury
• Probate

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

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.

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

Location:
Los Angeles Public Library, North Hollywood Branch
5211 Tujunga Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 766-7185

Presented by:
San Fernando Valley Bar Association (https://sfvba.org/) in collaboration with LA Law Library and Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) (https://www.lapl.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.