Tahoe-Truckee Bar Association

Consumer Information

As a service to the general community,
TTBA has compiled information to help consumers
from hiring an attorney to providing some general information
about law-related services available in the community.

This is NOT a source for obtaining legal advice.
If you need legal advice, you need to consult an attorney.

Local Information
Domestic Violence Tahoe Women's Services P.O. Box 1232 Kings Beach, CA 96143 Telephone: (530) 546-7084 Facsimile: (530) 546-8474	Pro Bono Services Family Resource Center of Truckee Community Legal Program Located in the Sierra Mountain Communication Education center 11603 Donner Pass Road Truckee, California Telephone: (530)587-2513

Useful Pamphlets Found Online

The California State Bar has published several consumer pamphlets, all of which are now online:

Access pamphlets online or call the Consumer Education Pamphlet Hotline at (415) 583-2280

Pamphlet Subjects Include:

Seniors & the Law: A Guide for Maturing Californians
Kids & Law - An A-Z Guide for Parents
Guide to Legal Literacy
When You Become 18
The State Bar of California - What Does It Do, How Does It Work?
How Can I Find And Hire The Right Lawyer?
What Should I Do If I Have An Auto Accident
How Do I Use The Small Claims Court?
What Can I Do If I Can't Pay My Debts?
What Should I Know About Divorce And Custody?
Can The Law Help Protect Me From Domestic Violence?
What Should I Know Before I Rent?
What Should I Know Before I Sign?
What Should I Know Before I Buy A House?
Can The Client Security Fund Help You?
How Is Your Client Security Fund Request Handled?
What Should I Do If I Am A Crime Victim?
What Should I Know About Hate Crimes?
What Can I Do If I Have A Problem With My Lawyer?
Do I Need A Will?
Do I Need Estate Planning?
Do I Need A Living Trust?