Civil Self-Help Center
*Telephone only until further notice* The Civil Self-Help Center provides limited legal assistance in qualifying civil cases to those without attorneys, if they have a case in the Sacramento County court or reside in Sacramento County. To be screened for eligibility, call (916) 476-2731. (En español) More info
Free Self-Help Workshops
*Canceled until further notice — videos available* Free workshops for Sacramento residents or litigants on establishing a guardianship, discovery in civil cases, and name changes. (En español) More info
Law 101
Free online guides to common legal procedures and topics, created by our librarians. More Info
Self-Help Videos
Free videos of our workshops, as well as videos on court procedures, including filing a new civil suit, preparing for trial, serving court documents, the court-required “Conservatorship Video,” and more. More info
Self-Help Books
The library has a collection of self-help books on various topics designed to help individuals represent themselves. Publishers include Nolo Press, Sphinx Legal, and many others. Search our catalog
Self-Help E-books from home
Patrons can access the electronic versions of do-it-yourself legal books from Nolo Press and other self-help publishers from home or office!
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Lawyers in the Library
*Canceled until further notice* This program offers free 20-minute consultations at the Sacramento County Public Law Library every Monday night. Arrive at 5:10 p.m. to participate in a lottery for appointments. More info