Public Law Center

About This Office

The Public Law Center provides information to people who are not represented by attorneys and who have any number of general and substantive legal issues, including, but not limited to: adoption, conservatorship, guardianship, name change, small claims, unlawful detainer, civil harassment, appeals, civil, jury service, traffic, juvenile, probate/estate planning, modification of probation, petition for change of plea and dismissals, neighbor/real estate disputes. Information is available in the form of books, videos, packets, brochures, computer forms, and on-line research and links. Free Clinics and classes are held to explain court procedure, as well as substantive areas of law commonly encountered by people representing themselves ("pro per litigants"). Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) is offered as an alternative to litigation. A Small Claims Advisor is available to answer questions about small claims actions. In addition, free tours of the Courthouse are offered to those who may have a court matter now or in the future, to insure that they will feel comfortable about their knowledge of the type and location of relevant court services available to them.