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At Fathers Rights Legal Office, we pride ourselves on having a team of experienced attorneys who solely deal with Family Law Related Case Matters. Our goal is to provide you with the best legal representation possible to protect your rights.
Registered Legal Document Assistant
LEGAL DOCUMENT PREPARATION (PARALEGAL SERVICES)
What does an LDA do?
An LDA is an experienced professional who is authorized to prepare legal documents for a client, but only at the direction of the client. In other words, an LDA is there to assist the “self-help” client handle their own legal matters without the cost of an attorney. Since even the best legal, self-help books can be confusing and overwhelming, your LDA can provide invaluable assistance with routine legal tasks, such as typing and filing the paperwork for uncontested divorces, bankruptcies, wills, and many other types of documents
Who are Legal Document Assistants? (LDA)
Legal Document Assistants were once commonly known as Independent Paralegals. However, as of January 1st, 2000, only those Paralegals working directly for attorneys may now be referred to as Paralegals. Those formerly known as Independent Paralegals are now officially known as Legal Document Assistants (LDAs). LDAs often have the same educational background as a paralegal and are REQUIRED by law to be registered and bonded in the county in which they have their principal place of business.
What is the advantage of hiring an LDA?
- LDAs provide a low-cost alterative to hiring an attorney for routine paperwork.
- In many cases, one visit will usually be sufficient for you to be able to handle most matters.
- LDAs will provide you with top-quality legal typing assistance.
Registered Number: LDA-000495
FULL ATTORNEY REPRESENTATION
Full Representation Available.
If you have reached your breaking point and have that feeling like you are just not getting traction with the courts then it is most likely an appropriate time to hire counsel to represent you with your legal matter. A key element in being successful in your pursuit is knowledge and understanding of the in's and out's of the court process. This is where attorney representation comes in.
Making the decision to hire an attorney or law firm is a significant decision to make. More often then not it is a very stressful decision that will impact you and your case. At our office we never use those high-sales car sales man pressure tatics that lawyers are commonly known to do. Our moto is to present the options available, give you the pros and cons of each different option, and let you decide how you would like to proceed.
Hiring an attorney is more then just a contract, it must be viewed as establishing a bond/relationship. The client must feel secure and comfortable with the attorney they are intending to hire. Without that feeling of trust there will always be questionable doubt. (You must get that warm fuzzy feeling about the attorney, otherwise it will be just another added stressor in your complex life.) This is why we put the ball in your court and let you decide.
When you hire a firm to represent you the attorney's office should essentially do all the heavy lifting and streamline the process alievating unecessary stress and burden. This allows you to focus on yourself, your children and job. At our office we file the documents for the clients, guide and advise clients, appear in court with our clients through the duration of the attorney-client relationship.
Established and well known Riverside, CA Divorce Attorney with over twenty-three years experience helping and representing clients like you. Our convenient Family Law Attorney Riverside office makes us easy to reach from anywhere in The Inland Empire. With our experienced attorneys we're ready and prepared to represent you with the utmost professionalism, in order to give you the best chance of receiving a favorable outcome. Our law practice serves Riverside, the Inland Empire, and all California counties to help you.
Also, the attorney you hire will be the attorney who appears with you in court, there will not be any substitute surprise counsel the day of your hearing. We do not use "Special Appearance" attorneys on your case matter unless there is an absolute necessity such as a medical emergency.
We offer full representation also known as retainer services. You just have to inquire.
PAYMENT PLANS / IN-HOUSE FINANCING / AFFIRM PAYMENT PLAN
What is Affirm?
Affirm flexible payment options offer customers the ability to pay over time, giving them control, convenience, and increased purchasing power.
What is Pay Later?
Pay Later is a legal fee lending solution that allows consumers to pay legal fees in manageable, scheduled installments online while law firms get paid the full amount upfront.
Additional details
Rates from 0-36% APR, based on credit. Payment options through Affirm are subject to an eligibility check and are provided by these lending partners: affirm.com/lenders. Options depend on your purchase amount, and a down payment may be required. State notices to consumers can be found at https://www.affirm.com/licenses.
Curriculum Vitae (CV):
Undergrad Studies:
Associates Degree (AA) earned in Paralegal Studies from Riverside Community College.
Juris Doctor (JD) Degree:
A Juris Doctor (JD) degree is a professional degree required to practice law. A Juris Doctor (JD) degree is the professional degree necessary to become a lawyer. A JD degree is a terminal degree—or the highest level of degree you can achieve in a given discipline.
California Southern Law School (CSLS):
The degree-granting authority for California Southern Law School is the Committee of Bar Examiners, and the school was not an accredited law school. Students enrolled in the J.D. degree program at this law school who complete the first year of law study must pass the First-Year Law Students' Examination required by Business and Professions Code Section 6060(h) and Rule VIII of the Rules Regulating Admission to Practice Law in California as part of the requirements to qualify to take the California Bar Examination.
Historical Employment:
For the past 20 years, employment has been with Fathers Rights-focused attorneys and/or law firms within the Riverside & San Bernardino area.
California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 6450
(a) “Paralegal” means a person who holds himself or herself out to be a paralegal, who is qualified by education, training, or work experience, who either contracts with or is employed by an attorney, law firm, corporation, governmental agency, or other entity, and who performs substantial legal work under the direction and supervision of an active member of the State Bar of California, as defined in Section 6060 , or an attorney practicing law in the federal courts of this state, that has been specifically delegated by the attorney to him or her. Tasks performed by a paralegal include, but are not limited to, case planning, development, and management; legal research; interviewing clients; fact gathering and retrieving information; drafting and analyzing legal documents; collecting, compiling, and utilizing technical information to make an independent decision and recommendation to the supervising attorney; and representing clients before a state or federal administrative agency if that representation is permitted by statute, court rule, or administrative rule or regulation.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a paralegal shall not do the following:
(1) Provide legal advice.
(2) Represent a client in court.
(3) Select, explain, draft, or recommend the use of any legal document to or for any person other than the attorney who directs and supervises the paralegal.
(4) Act as a runner or capper, as defined in Sections 6151 and 6152 .
(5) Engage in conduct that constitutes the unlawful practice of law.
(6) Contract with, or be employed by, a natural person other than an attorney to perform paralegal services.
(7) In connection with providing paralegal services, induce a person to make an investment, purchase a financial product or service, or enter a transaction from which income or profit, or both, purportedly may be derived.
(8) Establish the fees to charge a client for the services the paralegal performs, which shall be established by the attorney who supervises the paralegal's work. This paragraph does not apply to fees charged by a paralegal in a contract to provide paralegal services to an attorney, law firm, corporation, governmental agency, or other entity as provided in subdivision (a).
(c) A paralegal shall possess at least one of the following:
(1) A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.
(2) A certificate of completion of a paralegal program at, or a degree from, a postsecondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester, or equivalent, units in law-related courses and that has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.
(3) A baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject, a minimum of one year of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks.
(4) A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, a minimum of three years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks. This experience and training shall be completed no later than December 31, 2003.
(d) Every two years, commencing January 1, 2007, any person that is working as a paralegal shall be required to certify completion of four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in legal ethics and four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in either general law or in an area of specialized law. All continuing legal education courses shall meet the requirements of Section 6070 . Certification of these continuing education requirements shall be made with the paralegal's supervising attorney. The paralegal shall be responsible for keeping a record of the paralegal's certifications.
(e) A paralegal does not include a nonlawyer who provides legal services directly to members of the public, or a legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant as defined in Section 6400 , unless the person is a person described in subdivision (a).
(f) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2004.
A Focus on Results
The first step is for us to work with you and come up with a plan to get the results you need. Through our understanding of the law and your understanding of the circumstances, we will craft a path to success.
Law You Can Understand
We know that case management can sometimes be overwhelming. We are dedicated to providing services that clearly assoicate the facts to the applicable law. If our services are employed, all work product will be provided to a supervising attorney for review prior to disclosure to anyone outside of the requested firm, including the client.
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