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As legal fees continue to skyrocket, more and more consumers are seeking low cost, but lawful alternatives for
their simple legal matters that do not require the use of an attorney.
By doing a lot of the paperwork themselves, consumers are finding that they can save thousands of dollars in
legal fees. But, navigating through the mountain of paperwork required by the legal system can be daunting for
many people.
Fortunately, a profession known as Legal Document Assistants offer a safe and lawful alternative to simple legal
matters, including living trusts, divorce and other family law issues, probate, unlawful detainers, name changes,
and bankruptcy to name a few.
Legal Document Assistants were once commonly known as Independent Paralegals. However, on January 1,
2000, Business and Professions Code Section 6400 was enacted legitimizing and defining this new profession.
Business and Professions Code section 6450 redefined “paralegal” to mean only those who work for and are
supervised by attorneys.
It’s important to understand the difference between an LDA, a paralegal and an attorney: Both Legal
Document Assistants and paralegals must qualify by education and/or legal training, however, Legal Document
Assistants are required by law to be bonded and registered in the county in which they have their principal place
of business. LDAs are authorized to prepare legal documents for a client, but only at the direction of the client. In
other words, the LDA is there to assist the “self-help” client handle their own legal matters without the cost of an
attorney. A Legal Document Assistant is NOT a lawyer. By law, they cannot give legal advice or represent you in
the courts in any manner.
A Paralegal works under the supervision of an attorney only, and is also prohibited from practicing law or giving
legal advice.
Only an attorney can practice law: Only they can give legal advice and represent people in court. Attorneys
usually hire paralegals and legal assistants to prepare their clients’ documents.
How to find a Legal Document Assistant
For a list of registered LDAs in your county, contact the County Clerk.
their simple legal matters that do not require the use of an attorney.
By doing a lot of the paperwork themselves, consumers are finding that they can save thousands of dollars in
legal fees. But, navigating through the mountain of paperwork required by the legal system can be daunting for
many people.
Fortunately, a profession known as Legal Document Assistants offer a safe and lawful alternative to simple legal
matters, including living trusts, divorce and other family law issues, probate, unlawful detainers, name changes,
and bankruptcy to name a few.
Legal Document Assistants were once commonly known as Independent Paralegals. However, on January 1,
2000, Business and Professions Code Section 6400 was enacted legitimizing and defining this new profession.
Business and Professions Code section 6450 redefined “paralegal” to mean only those who work for and are
supervised by attorneys.
It’s important to understand the difference between an LDA, a paralegal and an attorney: Both Legal
Document Assistants and paralegals must qualify by education and/or legal training, however, Legal Document
Assistants are required by law to be bonded and registered in the county in which they have their principal place
of business. LDAs are authorized to prepare legal documents for a client, but only at the direction of the client. In
other words, the LDA is there to assist the “self-help” client handle their own legal matters without the cost of an
attorney. A Legal Document Assistant is NOT a lawyer. By law, they cannot give legal advice or represent you in
the courts in any manner.
A Paralegal works under the supervision of an attorney only, and is also prohibited from practicing law or giving
legal advice.
Only an attorney can practice law: Only they can give legal advice and represent people in court. Attorneys
usually hire paralegals and legal assistants to prepare their clients’ documents.
How to find a Legal Document Assistant
For a list of registered LDAs in your county, contact the County Clerk.
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Annulment
Attorney Referrals
Authorization to Travel
Bankruptcy
Caregiver Authorization
Child Custody
Child Support
Civil Answers
Civil Complaints
Civil Harassment
Conservatorships
Corporations
Court Filings
Criminal Expungement
Deeds
Dismissals
Divorce
Eviction
Guardianships
Legal Separations
Living Trust
Motions
Name Change
Notary
Order to Show Cause
Paralegal Services
Paternity
Pension Division
Power of Attorney
Pre/Post Nuptial
Probate
Process Serves
Promissory Notes
QDRO
Real Estate Services
Responses
Restraining Order
Small Claims
Spousal Support
Unlawful Detainer
Wage Garnishment
Wills
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