About
What a Legal Document Assistant can and cannot do
Legal Document Assistants are regulated under California Business and Professions Code §§ 6400–6415.
We can
- Provide self-help services to people representing themselves
- Type and complete documents at your specific direction
- Provide general published factual information about legal procedures, rights, and obligations that has been written or approved by an attorney
- Make published legal documents available to you
- File and serve documents at your specific direction
We cannot
- Give legal advice
- Explain your legal rights, remedies, defenses, or options
- Recommend which forms, documents, or strategies to use
- Represent you in court or negotiate on your behalf
- Guarantee a legal outcome
Our registration
- Business name
- Registrant
- Business address
- Telephone
- Registration number
- County of registration
- Registration expires
LDA registrations are filed with the county clerk and are backed by a bond or cash deposit as Business & Professions Code §6405 requires.
If you need legal advice
If you need advice about your situation, please consult a licensed California attorney. The State Bar of California offers an attorney search and lawyer referral information at calbar.ca.gov. Information about free or low-cost legal representation is available through a local bar association or legal aid foundation.