Self-Help Centers
The Self-Help Center is often the first point of contact for a non-English speaking litigant. In this section, you'll find resources to help you communicate with non-English speakers about court processes, including translated forms, instruction sheets, and informational videos.
Spanish Resources
Self-Help Spanish-English Glossary
Source: Judicial Council of California
Description: Glossary of legal terms in Spanish and English.
Centro de ayuda en linea
Source: California Courts website
Description: Judicial Council Online Self-Help Center
Separation & Divorce
Families Change
Source: Familieschange.ca.gov
Description: This is an online guide for families going through separation and divorce. With three versions – one for parents, one for children, and another for teens and pre-teens – it complements the legal information found here.
Domestic Violence
Audio version of DV INFO forms
Source: California Courts website
Description: DV INFO forms: 115, 120, 200, 500, 505, 520, 530, 700, 800. The domestic violence information sheets are read aloud and made available in an audio file.
Traffic
Automated Assistant for Online Traffic Services in Los Angeles
Source: Los Angeles Superior Court website:
Description: "Traffic Avatar" provides audio guidance and information for online traffic services. Currently available in English and Spanish. Website indicates that it will soon add Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Armenian.
Juvenile Dependency
Juvenile Dependency Court Orientation
Source: California Courts website
Description: This video about the court process is for parents whose children were taken from their care.
Small Claims
Resolving Small Claims Cases
Source: California Courts website
Description: Resolving Your Small Claims Case in the California Courts provides information about the options for resolving disputes involving $10,000 or less. If someone owes you – or claims you owe them – $10,000 or less, watching this video may help.
Eviction
Resolving Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) Cases
Source: California Courts website:
Description: Resolving Your Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) Case in the California Courts provides information about the options for resolving disputes between landlords and tenants about the right to occupy real property. If you are a landlord or a tenant with such a dispute, watching this video may help.
Harassment
Resolving Civil Harassment Cases
Source: California Courts website
Description: Resolving Your Civil Harassment Case in the California Courts provides information about the options for resolving civil harassment disputes. If you feel harassed by someone, or if someone says you are harassing them, watching this video may help.
Collections
Resolving Debt Collection Cases
Source: California Courts website
Description: Resolving Your Debt Collection Case in the California Courts provides information about the options for resolving many types of debts, before or after a court action is filed. If someone is trying to collect a debt that you dispute or are unable to pay, watching this video may help.
Immigration Resource Directory
Find Immigration Resources
Source: California Courts website
Description: The Immigration Resource Directory contains general resources on immigration and information on where to find an immigration lawyer.