General Information
NOLO Self-Help Legal Web Site "Law About" Series from Cornell's Legal Institute FindLaw Legal Internet Directories and Cases California Judicial Council's Self-Help Directory California Bar Association

 

Small Business Law
AllBusiness.com Entrepreneur's Help Page

 

Lawsuit Info
Alternatives to Filing a Lawsuit The Benefits of Compromise Attempts at Settlements Attempts at Settlements II Mediation in General Why Mediation? What Types of Cases Can be Mediated? The Necessary Decision Process Before Filing a Lawsuit Statute of Limitations Getting Court Fees Waived

 

Criminal Law
In General Dealing With the Police Legal Arrests How to Handle a Police Questioning Before an Arrest Police Questioning After an Arrest Selecting a Private Defense Attorney Bail What Happens During a Criminal Trial Sentencing Sentencing Possibilities The Sentencing Process Cleaning a Criminal Record Juvenile Offences

 

Domestic Violence
Restraining Orders Deciding whether to Get a Restraining Order, and How to Get a Restraining Order Understanding and Responding to a Request for a Restraining Order The Effect of Witnessing Domestic Violence on Children Domestic Violence and the Criminal Justice System

 

Plea Bargains
When Plea Bargains are Made Why a Defendant Should Consider Accepting a Plea Bargain Why Prosecutors and Judges Accept Plea Bargain

 

Immigration Law

Terms to Know When Dealing With the INS When the US Can Keep You Out of the Country Visas Nonimmigrant Visas Immigrant Visas and Green Cards Green Cards Winning a Green Card through the Visa Lottery How to Keep Your Green Card When Visa or Green Card Holders Must Pay Taxes Can I Use Public Benefits and Will it Affect My Chances of Getting a Green Card or becoming a Citizen? Are you Already a Citizen? Getting Proof of US Citizenship

 

Bankruptcies and Credit
What Happens and What Can I Do if I Cannot Pay Back My Debts If Your Business Goes Bankrupt What Else Could You Lose How Do Credit Companies Rate Your Credit How Does Personal Credit Affect Attempt For Business Loans

 

Employment Law
In General Information on Discrimination for Employers and Employees California Workers Compensation System DiscriminationAttorneys.com

 

Wills, Trusts and Estates
Probate Wills Common Questions About Wills Do I Need A Will? Retirement Issues Estate Tax

Family Law
In General Divorce Issues SmartDivorce.com How Divorce Affects Children

 

Landlord-Tenant Issues
General Sites Eviction Issues The Eviction Process Illegal Methods of Eviction Conflicts With Neighbors

 

Traffic Violations
Traffic Violations Generally

 

Consumer Law
Better Business Bureau of Southern California Department of Consumer Affairs

 

Tax Law
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)