The Civil Self Help Center offers no-cost legal and procedural information and provides assistance with filling out court forms. While the Center does not represent people in court and the services provided do not result in an attorney-client relationship, those who need more extensive legal help will be guided to other resources.
Under the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act, eligible individuals or entities can request the Superior Court of Sonoma County to assist in connecting qualified individuals to a wide range of services, such as mental health and housing services. This is done through a voluntary CARE Agreement or CARE Plan overseen by a judge.
Death of an Attorney
When a Lawyer Dies, State Bar of California
Guidelines for Closing a Law Practice, State Bar of California
Domestic Violence
Family Justice Center of Sonoma County
YWCA has a 24 hour domestic violence crisis hotline (707) 546-1234
Emergency Rental Assistance Programs
Family Law Assistance
Family Law Facilitator/Self Help Center
Department of Child Support Services (DCSS)
Family Law Resource Guide to Free and Low Cost Legal Services
Guía de Recursos de Ley de Derecho de Familia para Servicios Legales Gratis y de Bajo Costo
Glossary of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Terms
Interpreter Referral List (supplied by the California Rural Legal Assistance)
This program is a partnership between the Sonoma County Public Library, the Sonoma County Law Library, and the Sonoma County Bar Association. It is staffed by volunteer attorneys who offer free legal information and referrals. These lawyer consultations last up to 20 minutes and take place on alternate months at the Sonoma County Law Library and the Sonoma County Library. Sign-ups are first come, first served in person and begin at 4:30 pm (30 minutes before the program begins). Please follow the link above for a list of upcoming dates/locations.