Legal Resources for California

Trusted official and nonprofit resources to help you understand your rights, verify attorneys, and navigate the California criminal justice system.

California Courts & Legal System

Official self-help center for navigating California's court system, forms, and procedures.

Locate the superior court and contact information for any California county.

The full text of California's criminal statutes via the official Legislative Information site.

Verify any California attorney's license status, history, and any disciplinary record.

State-certified lawyer referral services that can connect you with vetted attorneys.

Resources for filing a complaint against an attorney with the State Bar.

Information about public defense and locating county public defender offices.

Free and low-cost legal aid resources for Californians who qualify.

Directory of legal aid organizations serving communities across the state.

What to do if you are stopped, questioned, or arrested by law enforcement.

How bail and pretrial release work in California criminal cases.

Information on cleaning up or sealing a California criminal record.