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Kids & the Law
Seniors & the Law
When You Become 18
Guide to Legal Literacy
Legal Health Checklist

FIND AN ATTORNEY - Resources to explore when you need legal advice.

KIDS & THE LAW - AN A-Z GUIDE FOR PARENTS - A comprehensive guide to California laws pertaining to kids. Addresses areas such as skateboarding, graffiti, drugs, smoking and fighting.

SENIORS & THE LAW: A GUIDE FOR MATURING CALIFORNIANS — An guide for seniors confronting issues such as finances and debt, housing and caregiving, elder abuse and scams, divorce and remarriage and estate planning.

WHEN YOU BECOME 18 - A SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR TEENAGERS - Legal pointers for new adults. For print copies, e-mail 18@calbar.ca.gov.

GUIDE TO LEGAL LITERACY - Learn about federal and state courts, lawsuits, trials, the role of attorneys and other areas of the U.S. justice system. (Available online only)

LEGAL HEALTH CHECKLIST - Stop legal problems before they start --- this checklist offers general, non-legal information about some of life's happy and not-so-happy events. (Available online only)

STATUTORY WILL FORM - A simple will form available to print out.

PROBLEM WITH A LAWYER ? - Call 1-800-843-9053 for information about a filing a complaint. Read the State Bar pamphlet "What Can I Do If I Have A Problem With My Lawyer?"

Consumer Information Pamphlets

CONSUMER EDUCATION PAMPHLETS - More than 20 brochures dealing with common legal questions about domestic violence laws, hate crimes, using the small claims court, hiring a lawyer and other issues.

CALIFORNIA COURTS SELF-HELP CENTER - Link to the legal self-help site of the state's judicial branch.

LawHelpCalifornia.org - Online access to basic legal resources and attorney information.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Download public service announcements (30 seconds each) about the State Bar's consumer education publications.

# Public Service Announcement (audio files) Pamphlet
(All audio files have been formatted in the mp3 format.)
1. Elder Abuse What Should I Know About Elder Abuse?
2. Employee Rights What Are My Rights As An Employee?
3. Immigration fraud Legal Specialist Search
4. Jury Duty What Should I Know About Serving On A Jury?
5. Kids & the Law (graffiti) Kids & Law - An A-Z Guide for Parents
6. Kids & the Law (minors drinking)
7. Need a lawyer Lawyer Referral Services
8. Seniors (retirement) Seniors & the Law: A Guide for Maturing Californians
9. Small claims How Do I Use The Small Claims Court?
10. Phony lawyers How Can I Find And Hire The Right Lawyer?
11. Becoming 18 (alcohol)
When You Become 18: A Survival Guide for Teenagers
12. Becoming 18 (Internet)

For more information contact the Office of Media and Information Services at 415-538-2283 or email: barcomm@calbar.ca.gov.

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