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Self-help resources

Find free or low-cost local self-help resources at the San Francisco Law Library.

Free or low-cost legal services

Do you have a legal issue, but cannot afford to hire an attorney? There are many ways to obtain free or low cost legal help. Some, but not all, of the services listed in this guide are reserved for people of low-income. Use this guide to find legal assistance.

Legal guides

Is there a legal topic that you need help with, or would like to learn more about? These Legal Guides link to resources from other legal organizations on a variety of topics. These links are starting points to provide you with information. Look through our Legal Guides research guide for a full list.

Find a lawyer or resolve a dispute with your lawyer

If you want to hire a lawyer, there are organizations that can help you look for one. Or if you have a dispute with your lawyer, there are ways to resolve the dispute. Use this guide on finding a lawyer or resolving a dispute with your lawyer.

Other legal resources

These resources can help you with your legal research.

Legal links

Legal forms

Programs and clinics

LexisNexis Digital Library

Research Guides on legal topics

California Courts Self-Help Center

San Francisco Superior Court ACCESS Center

Get legal information and resources for representing yourself in court cases.

ACCESS CenterSuperior Court
400 McAllister St #509
San Francisco, CA 94102
Get directions

Lawyer Referral and Information Service

Offers 30-minute business law consultations at a low price. From the Bar Association of San Francisco.

415-989-1616
Hours: 9:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m.; 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST, M-F

Bay Area Legal Aid Consumer Rights Clinic

The Library is pleased to host Bay Area Legal Aid's Consumer Rights Clinic every 4th Thursday of the month. RSVP required, so please contact Bay Area Legal Aid for more information.

Bay Area Legal Aid415-982-1300
Call this number to RSVP for the clinic.

Legal Advice and Referral Clinic

The San Francisco Bar Association's Justice and Diversity Center co-sponsors the Legal Advice and Referral Clinic (LARC) at UC College of the Law, San Francisco every third Friday of the month from 4PM-6PM. Clinics offer free, limited legal advice and referrals to residents. 

415-989-1616
Hours: 9:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m.; 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST, M-F
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Nolo Legal Information Source

The Nolo Legal Information Source has hundreds of self-help books. They are written by lawyers for non-lawyers. The database also includes thousands of legal forms.Explore the Nolo database

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