Resources for debt lawsuits
Legal help and resources
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Each court has a Self-Help Center that offers free legal information. Find out from your local court what type of services they in debt collection cases.
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Offers a lookup tool to help find legal aid offices, lawyer referral services, and other free and low-cost services in your county or nearby county.
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Law librarians can recommend legal self-help books and help you with legal research. Many libraries also offer free self-help programs. You can also ask a law library a question in Live Chat.
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Directory of lawyer referral services throughout California
Federal and State consumer protection resources
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California Department of Justice Consumer Protection
Statewide resources for consumers. Includes information about what you can do if you receive a notice from a debt collector, and how to report a debt collector you believe is violating the law.
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Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Resources to help you understand how debt collection works and what rights you have.
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Federal Trade Commission (consumer information)
Information on debt collection, settlement, and relief. Includes information on how to exercise your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Financial and social services resources
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Free information and referral service that connects you to local health and human services resources. You can go to their website or call 2-1-1.
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Listing of agencies and application information for benefits and services (like cash assistance and food programs) from the State of California
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Statewide information about types of financial assistance during COVID-19