Welcome

 

We are open Monday through Friday
from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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On this page you will find information on:

 

1. Resources at the Legal Self Help Center of Marin

  • Services are provided on a drop-in, first-come-first-served basis, so please allow plenty of time for your visit. 
  • If you come to the office close to lunch-time (12 noon) or closing time (4:30 pm), we may not be able to assist you, if the office is busy and staff are helping others.
  • The Center does not provide legal representation or give legal advice about cases.
  • Legal resources include reference books, videos, legal forms and information packets on various areas of the law.
  • Computers with legal software and access to legal internet sites are available.
  • The staff and resources are available to assist you with understanding and dealing with legal issues. They will make referrals to other community agencies that may benefit you as well.

 

2. Areas of Legal Assistance

    Adoption                                                                        Immigration

    Bankruptcy                                                                    Labor/Employment

    Child Custody/Visitation                                               Landlord/Tenant Evictions

    Child Support                                                                 Mediation

    Civil Harassment                                                           Name Change

    Civil Litigation                                                               Neighbor Dispute

    Collection Law                                                               Orders After Hearing

    Consumer Law                                                               Probate/Conservatorship

    Contract Disputes                                                          Small Claims

    Criminal Contempt                                                            Spousal Support

    Dissolution/Divorce/Legal Separation                         Traffic

    Domestic Violence/Restraining Order                           Workplace Violence

    Elder Law                                                                       Wrongful Termination

    Establishing Paternity

    Guardianship

 

3. Getting help when we are not available at the Library or at Home

 

    At The Library

    Libraries throughout Marin County support Self Help Litigants using library computers to complete their forms. See What to Expect at the library.

 

    At Home

    Self Help Litigants completing forms at home will find useful shortcuts at Decide What You Want To Do.




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