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Description. This lecture will focus on the basics of filing and proceeding with a Small Claims case.

About the speaker. Jay Sacks is a supervising Staff Attorney with the San Diego Superior Court, and currently supervises the four Small Claims Legal Advisories in San Diego County. He received his Juris Doctorate from USD in 1979, and was in private practice in San Diego from 1979-1990. From 1990-1996 he founded the San Diego Small Claims Clinic. He has worked with the San Diego County Superior Court as a staff attorney since 1996.

When: Wednesday, April 30th, 10am-3pm
Where:

Central (Hall of Justice), 330 W. Broadway, San Diego
North County Court, 325 S. Melrose Drive, Vista
South County Court, 500 Third Ave, Chula Vista
East County Court, 250 E. Main St, El Cajon

Registration: Not required

Description. Through a joint effort of the San Diego County Court and the San Diego County Public Law Library, we are hosting a Legal Resources Knowledge Fair for the public during Law Week. The Fairs will feature information from the Courts, the Law Library and non-profit legal groups about programs and resources available throughout the county to assist people with a variety of legal issues.

The Fair will be held on Wednesday, April 30th from 10am to 3pm, at all four court divisions:

Central (Hall of Justice), 330 W. Broadway, San Diego
North County Court, 325 S. Melrose Drive, Vista
South County Court, 500 Third Ave, Chula Vista
East County Court, 250 E. Main St, El Cajon

Please note that this is NOT a legal clinic, rather it is a distribution of information about legal services and resources available throughout the county. We look forward to seeing you.

When: Friday, May 2nd, 12-1pm
Where: Main Library
MCLE Credit: 1 hour general participatory credit
Registration Fee: FREE.
Registration: Call (619) 531-3900

Description. What is the rule of law as applied to the role of the City Attorney? This talk will recap the recent controversy and analyze relevant authority, including the City Charter, and American Bar Association and California Rules of Professional Conduct, and state case law. The speaker will pose certain rules of law that are absolute and inviolable concerning the job of our next city attorney.

About the speaker. Amy Lepine, a private attorney who owns and manages Lepine Law group, a boutique law firm specializing in consumer and family law matters, is running for the office of San Diego City Attorney. Prior to founding her own law firm, Lepine handled civil litigation, including consumer class actions, for a San Diego litigation firm and then served on the City Attorney’s Pension Task Force, where she gained experience in not only San Diego’s pension matters, but the inner workings of the City Attorney’s office. Before attending law school, Lepine served as the director of legal services at the Center for Community Solutions, running a non-profit domestic violence clinic. She has drafted legislation and testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Lepine received her B.A. in journalism from San Diego State University and graduated cum laude from California Western School of Law. Ms. Lepine currently serves on the board of directors with Lawyers Club of San Diego, and co-chairs Lawyers Club’s Leadership Development Committee, a committee dedicated to grooming and promoting young women for leadership positions. For more information about Lepine’s campaign for City Attorney, visit www.lepineforcityattorney.com.

When:

Thursday, May 1st, from 9-12pm & 1-4pm
Friday, May 2nd, from 9-12pm & 1-4pm

Where: North County Branch
Registration Fee: FREE.
Registration: Call (760) 940-4386

Areas of law covered. Probate, Family law, Landlord/Tenant, Criminal law, and General Civil law

Description. As part of Law Week 2008, the North County branch of the San Diego County Law Library and the Bar Association of North San Diego County will present a FREE legal clinic. Lawyers from the Bar Association of North San Diego County will be available for FREE consultation in Probate, Family law, Landlord/Tenant, Criminal law, and General Civil law matters.

The consultation is to provide members of the public with general legal advice and referrals only. Volunteer lawyers will not provide on-going representation. Consultations are on a first come, first serve basis.

When: Monday - Friday, April 28th - May 2nd from 12-1pm
Where: North County Branch
Registration Fee: FREE.
Registration: Call (760) 940-4386

Description. This lecture is a brief overview of the legal system.

About the speaker. Ms. Cataldo is Senior Counsel at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves, and Savitch. Her practice emphasizes complex business litigation, trust, estate, and probate litigation.

Ms. Cataldo received her undergraduate degree, with honors, from the University of Arizona in 1975 and her law degree from Western State University College of Law in 1994. She was admitted to practice law in California in 1994. Ms. Cataldo is an adjunct professor in the areas of civil litigation, torts, and business law at Palomar College. She is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Bar Association of Northern San Diego County and Lawyers Club of San Diego, North County Chapter. Prior to joining Procopio, Ms. Cataldo was with the firm of Lodge & Heller in Carlsbad, California.

Description. This lecture is a general overview of the Small Claims process.

About the speaker. Deborah F. Bayus graduated from Marshall University with a B.A. in Secondary Education, double major in English and Speech, with a minor in Sociology. She received her law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and currently practices in the area of real estate and contract law. She offers a wealth of expertise in litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) gained from her professional experience as a private practice attorney and personal business background. She strives to consistently maintain close and respectful communication with clients and to meet the highest ethical standards in and out of court.

As a resident of North San Diego County for more than 20 years, Ms Bayus continues to be actively involved in numerous community outreach programs. She has volunteered her legal assistance and guidance to the Domestic Violence Clinic, patrons of skilled nursing facilities, and the mentally challenged. Deborah is a frequent lecturer and instructor for Adult Education Classes, as well as a lecturer for MCLE credit to her colleagues. Always an advocate of higher education, Ms. Bayus has been an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Diego’s Paralegal Program and currently teaches the legal studies program at Palomar College in San Marcos, CA. Additionally, she is an active California Notary .

Ms. Bayus's legal affiliations include numerous memberships, with her greatest accomplishments being made through the North County Bar Association, where she currently serves as Vice President (President-Elect for 2008), the Oliver Wendell Holmes Chapter of Inns of Court, which promotes civility in litigation, and as a panel attorney for the Lawyers Referral Service of NCBA.

Description. This lecture is a general overview of the basics of Probate Law.

Description. This lecture is a general overview of the basics of Family Law.

About the speaker. Kelly C. Doblado has worked in the legal profession in San Diego County for over 12 years.

She is a graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, the UCLA Paralegal Program, and San Diego's Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Her social services degree, specialized legal mediator training and successful litigation experience make her a strong negotiator and a tenacious advocate for her clients and their families. She, and her staff, are committed to a collaborative work environment and to provide you with the highest quality personal service and legal representation possible.

Ms. Doblado is an active member of the North County and San Diego County Bar Associations. She is past president of the North County Lawyers Club and she is a barrister with the Oliver Wendell Homes Inns of Court. In addition, Ms. Doblado serves her community by representing soldiers and sailors by Court appointment and by serving on the Board of Directors of Christie's Place, a local charitable organization.

Description. This lecture is a general overview of Landlord / Tenant laws.

About the speaker. Wayne Templin attended San Diego State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. He received his law degree from San Diego’s Western State University College of Law. Prior to passing the California Bar Examination, Mr. Templin was an insurance underwriting manager and insurance claims supervisor for 13 years. Mr. Templin has practiced law in the Escondido area, focusing on real estate law, landlord-tenant law, business law, and personal injury law for the past 21 years.

Mr. Templin is an active member of the Bar Association of North San Diego County and currently serves as Secretary/Vice President. He is also Co-Chair of the North County Lawyer Magazine Committee.

When: Tuesday, April 29th, from 2pm to 6pm
Where: Bonita-Sunnyside County Library Branch, 4375 Bonita Rd., Bonita, CA 91902
Registration Fee: FREE.
Registration: Not required
For more information: Call (619) 691-4929

Areas of law covered. Landlord / Tenant issues.

Description. The San Diego Bar and the San Diego County Library partners with the San Diego County Public Law Library in offering “Lawyer @ Your Library” program to public libraries. Lawyers will be available for a FREE consultation in the area of Landlord / Tenant issues.

The clinic's purpose is to provide you with general legal advice and referrals only. The FREE legal clinic is a public service event. Volunteer lawyers will not provide on-going representation. There is no pre-registration for this event, people will be seen on a first come, first served basis.

When: Thursday, May 1st from 10am to 3pm
Where: East County Branch
Registration Fee: FREE.
Registration: Not required
For more information: Call (619) 441-4451

Areas of law covered. Estate planning and Probate, Family law, Landlord/Tenant, Criminal law, Small Claims and Civil law matters.

Description. As a part of Law Day 2008, lawyers will be available for a FREE consultation in the areas of Estate Planning and Probate, Family law, Landlord/Tenant and Civil law matters.

The clinic's purpose is to provide you with general legal advice and referrals only. The FREE legal clinic is a public service event. Volunteer lawyers will not provide on-going representation.

There is no pre-registration for this event, people will be seen on a first come, first served basis.

When: Monday - Friday, April 28th - May 2nd, from 9am to 3pm
Where: North County Branch
Registration Fee: FREE.
Registration: Not required

When: Thursday, May 1st from 10am to 2pm
Where: East County Branch
Registration Fee: FREE.
Registration: Not required

When: Thursday, May 1st from 10am to 2pm
Where: South Bay Branch
Registration Fee: FREE.
Registration: Not required

Description. Several of our Branches will be hosting Open House events. Please join us for light refreshments, contests and give-a-ways. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become familiar with the print and electronic legal resources, and services available at your local law library.

When: Saturday, May 3rd, 8am to 2pm
Where: Kobey's Swap Meet, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110
Registration Fee: FREE.
Registration: Not required

Areas of law covered. Bankruptcy, Business litigation, Civil litigation, Consumer law, Criminal law, Discrimination, Estate planning, Probate, Employment law, Family law, General practice, Immigration, Landlord/tenant, Medical malpractice, Legal malpractice, Personal injury, Product/auto liability, Real estate, Small claims, Taxation, Workers compensation.

Description. The San Diego County Bar Association is hosting a FREE, walk-in law clinic at the Kobey’s Swap Meet, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego. Attorneys from the San Diego County Bar will be available to give advice on general legal issues. The consultation is to provide you with general legal advice and referrals only. The Law Library will host a table with information about legal resources available throughout San Diego County.