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Los Angeles County Clerk of Court Resources for Self-Represented Litigants

The Los Angeles County Clerk of Court has lots of resources for self-represented litigants, but they’re hard to find. Here’s a helpful guide.

Have you been injured in some way? Considering suing the other party? Here are 11 essential steps to take to guide your way.

You may think legal forms are saving you time and money but beware — they’re not the saving grace the courts want you to believe.

Unbundled legal services are specific tasks a lawyer might perform for a client who can’t afford or doesn’t require full representation.

We talk to self-represented litigants regularly. Learn 5 things they wish they’d known before they entered the courtroom.

When one person’s interests are harmed by another’s actions, it all comes down to damages. Know exactly the harm done or risk losing out.

Judge Beverly W. Snukals sees a lot of pro se litigants in her court. Get a judge’s thoughts on how to make their journey go more smoothly.

Lawyers say it’s important to be polite in court, but the truth is that persistence pays, even if it gets you thrown out of court.

Elements are the components of a cause of action or an affirmative defense that must be proven to make a party liable or avoid liability.

Lawyers make a difference in your success in court. Should those who can’t afford legal representation have a right to free lawyers?

Don’t make these all too common pro se litigant mistakes. Learn the litigation pitfalls and how to avoid them.

California joins a few other states in providing a free court reporter to certain litigants. Learn why you need a court reporter.

If you mess up your case as a pro se litigant, can you appeal under the doctrine of “legal malpractice?” It may be worth a try.

A Florida judge thinks you’re either broke or crazy if you represent yourself. Take a look at the history of judicial bias and what you can do.

What does justice truly mean? What has it meant historically? Take a deep dive into this essential antidote to social chaos.