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Use our online law resources, free with your library card. Our collection offers both print and ebook titles, including many from Berkeley's own Nolo Press.
Business Legal Assistance
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Offering Berkeley businesses assistance with choosing a location, licenses and regulations, demographic research, financing and special opportunities, and community associations.Starting a Business in Berkeley
A guide to the legal and regulatory process of starting a business in Berkeley, from Berkeley's Office of Economic Development.The California Secretary of State
Licensing, regulatory and other business related information for California businesses.Small Business Administration
Information on federal business assistance and regulations.CalGOLD
California state, county, and local licensing requirements.
Offering Berkeley businesses assistance with choosing a location, licenses and regulations, demographic research, financing and special opportunities, and community associations.Starting a Business in Berkeley
A guide to the legal and regulatory process of starting a business in Berkeley, from Berkeley's Office of Economic Development.The California Secretary of State
Licensing, regulatory and other business related information for California businesses.Small Business Administration
Information on federal business assistance and regulations.CalGOLD
California state, county, and local licensing requirements.
Community Resources
Browse lists of local legal organizations in the Berkeley Information Network using the links below.
BIN organizes legal and law-related organizations by their topic. Use the links on this page to find the organization that's right for you.
Court Resources
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California Courts - General InformationOfficial information about the California court system can be found at this website hosted by the California Judicial Council.California Courts - Information by Court
Information on opinions, calendars, and judges is available by court from this page.Alameda County Superior Court
The website of the Alameda County Superior Court includes information on court locations, jury duty information, news, and limited information about individual cases.Contra Costa County Superior Court
The website of the Contra Costa County Superior Court includes information on court locations, jury duty information, news, and limited information about individual cases.San Francisco County Superior Court
The website of the San Francisco County Superior Court includes information on court locations, jury duty information, news, and limited information about individual cases.United States Courts
The US Federal Judiciary's website is one of the primary sources of information regarding the structure, function, and operations of the federal court system.
Free and Low-Cost Legal Assistance
Do you have a legal question, or are seeking legal information or local referral? Berkeley Public Library maintains a listing of local legal resources on various topics, including:
General Services and AssistanceLaw LibrariesMediation Children and YouthCivil RightsDisability Rights Domestic Violence Health and MedicalHousing and HomelessnessImmigration and NaturalizationLGBTQIA RightsNative American Legal SupportPrisoners and PrisonsSeniorsVeterans Workers' RightsWomen's rightsVIEW THE LEGAL RESOURCES LISTINGAdditionally, the California courts have gathered information about free and low-cost legal assistance available from the courts and other agencies. Legal aid societies provide free legal advice, representation, and other legal services in noncriminal cases to the economically disadvantaged. The societies are located in most major metropolitan areas throughout the state.
Free & Low-Cost Legal Help from the CourtsFind free and low-cost legal help from lawyers at the courthouses, local agencies, and libraries.LawHelpCalifornia.org
Find California legal aid organizations using the links from Pro Bono Net.Legal Aid Around the Nation
The Legal Services Corporation maintains a list of legal aid providers around the United States. Use their map to find a legal aid service in another state.
Know Your Rights / Pathways to Citizenship
Know your rights! There are protections and rights that everyone in the United States share, regardless of immigration status. Plus, there are organizations and programs that can help with the citizenship process.
Resources and organizations to help you Know Your Rights and Pathways to Citizenship
Law Libraries
Law libraries are open to anyone with legal questions.
Each county in California is required to have a law library available for use by the general public.
Bernard E. Witkin - Alameda County Public Law LibraryThis county legal library is open to all. All resources are available for in-library use. Alameda County residents, 18 and over, may borrow circulating materials with deposit.Berkeley Law Library
This academic law library is open to the public for in-house legal research except during weekends and peak pre-exam times.California Law Libraries
Find public law libraries around California using the links on this website by the Council of California County law Librarians.
Legal Information Source (NOLO)
Access free legal information and forms from NOLO Press.
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Legal Self Help Online
California Courts Self-Help Center
The California Courts Online Self-Help Center is can help you find assistance and information, work better with an attorney, and represent yourself in some legal matters. topics include small claims, divorce, domestic violence, conservatorship, traffic, landlord/tenant law, and others.Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California
Este sitio Web le ayudará a encontrar ayuda e información, trabajar mejor con un abogado y en algunos asuntos legales le ayudará a representarse a sí mismo.Alameda County Superior Court: Representing Yourself
This self-help center from the Alameda County Superior Court is useful for people with legal issues all over California, but will be particularly helpful if you are here in Alameda County.LawHelpCalifornia.org
LawHelpCalifornia is a guide to free and low-cost legal aid, assistance, and services throughout California.WomensLaw.org
This website is run by a nonprofit group of lawyers, teachers, advocates and web designers and focuses on self-help for women who are victims of domestic violence.
The California Courts Online Self-Help Center is can help you find assistance and information, work better with an attorney, and represent yourself in some legal matters. topics include small claims, divorce, domestic violence, conservatorship, traffic, landlord/tenant law, and others.Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California
Este sitio Web le ayudará a encontrar ayuda e información, trabajar mejor con un abogado y en algunos asuntos legales le ayudará a representarse a sí mismo.Alameda County Superior Court: Representing Yourself
This self-help center from the Alameda County Superior Court is useful for people with legal issues all over California, but will be particularly helpful if you are here in Alameda County.LawHelpCalifornia.org
LawHelpCalifornia is a guide to free and low-cost legal aid, assistance, and services throughout California.WomensLaw.org
This website is run by a nonprofit group of lawyers, teachers, advocates and web designers and focuses on self-help for women who are victims of domestic violence.
Legal Research Websites
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Mini Research ClassA self-guided mini-class on how to do legal research from the Council of California County Law Librarians.Locating the Law
This 250-page guide to finding law was written by the Southern California Association of Law Librarians to help non-law librarians understand legal research and get started finding answers to questions. Read it online or download a copy for future use.Guide to Free Legal Research
This guide to free legal research materials on the Web is a collaboration of the Legal Information Institute, Justia, and the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction.Laws and Legal Research from Nolo
The leading legal self-help publisher Nolo provides a research page with links to state and federal law.Google Scholar
Google Scholar allows you to search specifically for legal resources by choosing the radio button "Legal opinions and journals," which is located below the search box.
Tax Resources
Internal Revenue Service
The Internal Revenue website provides ready-to-print forms and instructions, as well as providing the portal to online tax filing.California Franchise Tax Board
California income tax forms and instructions are available here in ready-to-print, fill-out-and-print, and electronic filing options.Federation of Tax Administrators
Download tax forms for any state using the links at this site.File Your Taxes
This basic yet thorough overview of the tax process is a great place to start!MSN Money Income Tax Advice
The MSN Money website has a page dedicated to income tax preparation, filing and deductions advice.Kiplinger - Taxes
Kiplinger has a full page dedicated to tax resources, questions, returns and brackets.Tax Guide from IPL2
IPL2 has built a research guide on tax topics for taxpayers.Tips and Help by Bankrate
Bankrate's page for tax information and assistance with preparation.Nolo's Tax Center
The leading legal self-help publisher, Nolo Press, has a Tax Center where you can get information on business tax, personal income tax, deductions and audits.United States Tax Court
The US Tax Court has a website filled with information for people who find themselves in court for tax-related matters. Included is a link to the very helpful taxpayer information page at: http://www.ustaxcourt.gov/taxpayer_info_intro.htmUncle Fed's Tax*Board
Uncle Fed is a website dedicated to providing information and resources for taxpayers.Taxes on Yahoo! Personal Finance
The Yahoo! Finance team has put together articles, calculators, tools, & advice on many tax topics.Tax Guides from TurboTax
One of the leading online tax preparation systems, TurboTax has a website with free tax calculators, estimators, guides and help.Tax Resources Directory
This huge directory of tax resources is maintained by an individual. He says that it is "made available as a public service. Its purpose is to provide a gateway to tax resources available on the World Wide Web."State by State Information
This reliable set of links takes you to tax information for all 50 states.
The Internal Revenue website provides ready-to-print forms and instructions, as well as providing the portal to online tax filing.California Franchise Tax Board
California income tax forms and instructions are available here in ready-to-print, fill-out-and-print, and electronic filing options.Federation of Tax Administrators
Download tax forms for any state using the links at this site.File Your Taxes
This basic yet thorough overview of the tax process is a great place to start!MSN Money Income Tax Advice
The MSN Money website has a page dedicated to income tax preparation, filing and deductions advice.Kiplinger - Taxes
Kiplinger has a full page dedicated to tax resources, questions, returns and brackets.Tax Guide from IPL2
IPL2 has built a research guide on tax topics for taxpayers.Tips and Help by Bankrate
Bankrate's page for tax information and assistance with preparation.Nolo's Tax Center
The leading legal self-help publisher, Nolo Press, has a Tax Center where you can get information on business tax, personal income tax, deductions and audits.United States Tax Court
The US Tax Court has a website filled with information for people who find themselves in court for tax-related matters. Included is a link to the very helpful taxpayer information page at: http://www.ustaxcourt.gov/taxpayer_info_intro.htmUncle Fed's Tax*Board
Uncle Fed is a website dedicated to providing information and resources for taxpayers.Taxes on Yahoo! Personal Finance
The Yahoo! Finance team has put together articles, calculators, tools, & advice on many tax topics.Tax Guides from TurboTax
One of the leading online tax preparation systems, TurboTax has a website with free tax calculators, estimators, guides and help.Tax Resources Directory
This huge directory of tax resources is maintained by an individual. He says that it is "made available as a public service. Its purpose is to provide a gateway to tax resources available on the World Wide Web."State by State Information
This reliable set of links takes you to tax information for all 50 states.