Nolo helps consumers and small businesses find answers to their everyday legal and business questions.

Nolo Do-It-Yourself Products

Consumers and small business owners can handle many legal matters themselves with Nolo's do-it-yourself products, which range from online forms and software to books and eGuides. All are written in plain English, with step-by-step instructions that help you get the job done.

The Nolo Lawyer Directory

Sometimes, consumers and small businesses want advice from a lawyer. Our lawyer directory can help you connect with a short list of attorneys who will compete for your business. Or you can use the directory to learn more about individual lawyers and then connect with the ones you choose.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nolo.com/

This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may …

LawHelp Interactive helps you fill out legal documents for free.

It's simple: they ask you questions and use your answers to complete the documents you need, no lawyer necessary. And if you are a lawyer, we have tools for you too. Find and prepare forms, edit client responses and manage case files, all in one place.

Web pages

• Home - https://lawhelpinteractive.org/
  
  

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.

LawHelpCA.org has legal information on the following issues:

• Abuse Protection
• Civil Rights
• Consumer
• Disability
• Disaster
• Families
• Healthcare
• HIV & AIDS
• Housing
• Immigration
• Indigenous Issues
• Public Benefits
• Record Clearing
• Seniors
• Veterans
• Wills & Estates
• Work

Additionally, LawHelpCA.org offers an updated directory of legitimate and pre-screened organizations that offer free or low-cost legal advice and representation.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.lawhelpca.org/
• Law help disaster relief information - https://www.lawhelpca.org/disaster-relief-information
• Pro Bono Net - https://www.probono.net/
  
  

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.

Tenants Together provides statewide support and advocacy for renters’ rights in California. 

It assists tenants with understanding and asserting rights related to housing conditions, evictions, rent increases, and landlord disputes. 

Services are available by phone or online.

Resources offered include:

• A bilingual renters' rights hotline
• Information and guidance for tenants facing eviction or landlord conflict
• Tools, such as the Tenant Defense Toolkit for self-advocacy
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.tenantstogether.org/

The Attorney Search Network provides referrals to qualified attorneys through a statewide lawyer referral and information service. 

Matches are based on area of legal need and attorney availability within the network.

Services include:

• Referrals to attorneys in various areas of legal practice
• A database of attorneys who proactively register with the network
• General information about legal topics

Notes:

Referrals are only available for registered attorneys and may not exist for all specialties or counties. Referral availability may vary based on attorney caseload or registration status.

Web pages

• Home - www.attorneysearchnetwork.com

The Tenant Power Toolkit (TPT) is a multi-organization collaborative effort designed to keep people in their homes, fight evictions, fight rent debt, and build the collective power of tenants. Learn how to use the Tenant Power Toolkit - Attend one of the free online Toolkit Trainings. The trainings are aimed at helping California tenant organizers, counselors, lawyers and tenants themselves on how to use the Toolkit to keep renters in their homes.

This is how it works: You answer some questions about your eviction and debt situation. TPT helps you fight your eviction and your rent debt, links you with legal resources and tenants’ rights groups, and their housing justice work including collective action campaigns.

• Tenant Resources & Know Your Rights
• FAQs

Web pages

• Home - https://tenantpowertoolkit.org/
• Tenant Resources & Know Your Rights - https://tenantpowertoolkit.org/know-your-rights.html
• FAQs - https://tenantpowertoolkit.org/faqs.html

The National Immigration Law Center defends and advances the rights of low-income immigrants.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nilc.org/

CHIRLA supports immigrants and their families by offering affordable legal services, education, and advocacy. The organization focuses on promoting immigrant rights and helping individuals navigate the immigration system.

Services include:

• Immigration Legal Help: Low-cost assistance with citizenship, family reunification, DACA applications, and green card renewals.
• Workshops and Education: Free presentations and materials on immigrant rights, worker protections, and community resources.
• Advocacy: Works to improve immigration policies and protect civil rights.

Web Pages

• Home - https://www.chirla.org
• Know Your Rights - https://www.chirla.org/resources/know-your-rights/

The Professional Fiduciary Association of California provides information about professional fiduciaries.

Professional Fiduciary services may include:

• Trustee
• Guardian
• Estate Executor
• Daily Bill Paying and Money Management
• Healthcare Representation
• Agent under a Power of Attorney
• Executor for senior with no spouse or family
• Conservator for those who are mentally or physically incapacitated
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://pfac-pro.org/

The American Bar Association provides legal assistance and resources for individuals and families affected by California wildfires.

Resources include:

• Disaster Legal Hotline: Free legal assistance for wildfire survivors.
  • Hotline Number: 415-575-3120
• Legal Aid Resources: Links to national and regional disaster legal aid organizations.
• FEMA Assistance Information: Guidance on applying for FEMA aid and locating Disaster Recovery Centers.
• Pro Bono Legal Support: Connection to volunteer attorneys through the ABA/Paladin National Disaster Pro Bono Portal.

Additional Information:

The hotline provides legal guidance on issues related to insurance claims, housing, employment, FEMA benefits, and more. 

Free legal help is available to people affected by declared disasters, regardless of income.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.americanbar.org/ 
• FEMA California Wildfires - https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4610
• FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers - https://egatew…