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STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES |
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Do you have a legal problem or a question about the law? |
The Attorney for Students advises currently registered Cal students regarding their legal questions, rights, and obligations. Please review the information and materials on this page before making an appointment - they may answer your questions. Once you have reviewed this page, to make an appointment for a free and confidential 30-minute consultation:
- Call (510) 642-5171, or
- Stop by 102 Sproul Hall
When you arrive for your appointment at 102 Sproul Hall, you will need to show your current Cal Photo ID.
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Scope of Services |
A student legal consultation might include (but is not limited to) one of the following examples: a landlord-tenant dispute, a citation for a criminal infraction or misdemeanor, questions related to credit card debt and/or collection actions, issues arising from a car accident or auto insurance, or questions about family law.
Please note that Student Legal Services provides counsel and guidance only, and does not represent or advocate for individual students with regard to their potential legal claims or disputes. If your situation requires legal representation, the Attorney for Students will help refer you to appropriate resources.
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Tip Sheets and Sample Forms |
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Other Legal Resources |
If you live in Berkeley, the Rent Stabilization Board offers a "Tenant Reference Kit" that includes FAQs discussing many common landlord-tenant issues. The information is general in nature, and specific legal questions should be brought to Student Legal Services, but the Rent Board Web site can be a helpful starting point.
For practical information on a variety of areas of the law, the State of California court system has an online Self-Help Center that covers numerous topics and includes many forms.
For information about Small Claims Court, the Alameda County Small Claims Division Web site contains a useful guide, as do the California Courts Self-Help Center and the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
If your question is related to immigration or permanent resident status, you should contact the International Institute of the East Bay (510-451-2846).
If you need assistance with anything related to domestic violence, sexual harassment, or stalking, please call the Gender Equity Resource Center (643-5727) or University Health Services (642-6074).
For additional information related to interacting with law enforcement, see the ACLU guide "Know Your Rights." (http://www.aclu.org/kyr )
