Legal Self-Help Publications
Leah Sandwell-Weiss
Several publishers publish books designed to aid the lay person in legal matters. The following materials are held in this library. Nolo Press also has a website which contains additional information at www.nolopress.com. You may also want to take a look at Law for the Layperson: An Annotated Bibliography of Self-Help Law Books (3d ed., 2006), located at Law Reference KF 1 .H68 2006.
8 Ways to Avoid Probate, Mary Randolph (9th ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 750 .Z9 R36 2012.
101 Law Forms for Personal Use, Ralph Warner & Robin Leonard (7th ed., Nolo Press 2009). Location: Law Reference KF 170 .L46 2009.
1001 Legal Words You Need to Know, Jay M. Feinman ed. (Oxford Univ. Press 2003). Location: Law Reference KF 156 .A113 2003.
The ABA Checklist for Family Heirs: A Guide to Family History, Financial Plans and Final Wishes, Sally Balch Hurme (ABA Pub. 2011). Location: Law Reference KF 750 .H87 2011.
The American Bar Association Guide to Wills and Estates: Everything You Need to Know about Wills, Estates, Trusts, and Taxes, American Bar Association (3d ed., ABA Pub. 2009). Location: Law Reference KF 750 .Z9 A47 2009.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (Oceana’s Law for the Layperson Series), Margaret C. Jasper (2d ed., Oceana 2008). Location: Law Reference KF 480 .Z9 J37 2008.
Arrested: What to Do When Your Loved One's in Jail, Wes Denham (Chicago Review Press, 2010). Location: Law Reference HV 8886 .U6 D46 2010.
Auto Claims without Attorneys: A Guide to Settlement, Douglas C. Fitzpatrick (Courtney Publishing, 2001). Location: Law Reserve KF 1219 .Z9 F58 2001.
Avoid Employee Lawsuits: Commonsense Tips for Responsible Management, Barbara Kate Repa (Nolo Press 1999). Location: Law Reference KF 3464 .Z9 R373 1999.
Beat Your Ticket: Go to Court & Win, David W. Brown (5th ed., Nolo Press 2010). Location: Law Reference KF 2231 .Z9 B76 2010.
Becoming a U.S. Citizen: A Guide to the Law, Exam, & Interview, Ilona Bray; updated by Robert A. Mautino (6th ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 4710 .Z9 B73 2012.
Building a Parenting Agreement that Works: Child Custody Agreements Step by Step, Mimi Lyster Zemmelman (7th ed., Nolo Press 2010). Location: Law Reference KF 547 .Z9 L97 2010.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Keep Your Property & Repay Debts Over Time, Stephen Elias & Kathleen Michon (11th ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 1524.85 .E39 2012.
Cómo otorgar un poder legal para tomar las decisiones sobre el cuidado de su salud: Una guía fácil de usar, junto con un formulario legal para todos los adultos, Asociación de Abogados de Los Estados Unidos, Comisión sobre la Ley y el Envejecimiento (2011). Location: Law Reference KF 1347 .A65 A45 2011.
The Complete Bankruptcy Guide for Consumers and Small Businesses: Everything You Need to Know Explained So You can Understand It, Sandy Baker (Atlantic Pub. Group 2011). Location: Law Reference HG 3766 .B216 2011.
The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child, Lawrence M. Siegel (7th ed., Nolo Press 2011). Location: Law Reference KF 4209.3 .S57 2011.
Consultant & Independent Contractor Agreements, Stephen Fishman (7th ed., Nolo Press 2011). Location: Law Reference KF 898 .F576 2011.
The Copyright Handbook, Stephen Fishman (11th ed., Nolo Press 2011). Location: Law Reference KF 2995 .F53 2011.
Credit Repair, Robin Leonard & Margaret Reiter (10th ed., Nolo Press 2011). Location: Law Reference HG 3756 .U54 L46 2011.
Crime Victim's Guide to Justice, Mary L. Boland (Sphinx Pub. 1997). Location: Law Reference KF 9763 .Z9 B65 1997.
The Criminal Law Handbook: Know Your Rights, Survive the System, Paul Bergman & Sara J. Berman (12th ed., Nolo Press 2011). Location: Law Reference KF 9619.6 .B47 2011.
Dealing with Problem Employees: A Legal Guide, Amy Delpo & Lisa Guerin (5th ed., Nolo Press 2010). Location: Law Reference KF 3457 .Z9 D45 2010.
Deeds for California Real Estate, Mary Randolph (8th ed., Nolo Press 2010). Location: Law Reference KFC 170 .R35 2010.
Divorce without Court: A Guide to Mediation & Collaborative Divorce, Katherine E. Stoner (3d ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 535 .Z9 S76 2012.
The Employer's Legal Handbook, Fred S. Steingold (10th ed., Nolo Press 2011). Location: Law Reference KF 3455 .S74 2011.
The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws, Lisa Guerin & Amy DelPo (4th ed., Nolo Press 2013). Location: Law Reference KF 3455 . G835 2013.
Estate Planning Basics, Denis Clifford (6th ed., Nolo Press 2011). Location: Law Reference KF 750 .Z9 C585 2011.
Every Dog's Legal Guide: A Must-Have Book for Your Owner, Mary Randolph (7th ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 390.5 .D6 R36 2012.
Every Landlord’s Legal Guide, Marcia Stewart, Ralph Warner, & Janet Portman (11th ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 590 .Z9 S74 2012.
Every Landlord’s Tax Deduction Guide, Stephen Fishman (9th ed., Nolo Press 2013). Location: Law Reference KF 6377 .Z9 E93 2013.
Every Tenant’s Legal Guide, Janet Portman & Marcia Stewart (7th ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 590 .Z9 P67 2012.
Everybody’s Guide to Small Claims Court, Ralph Warner (14th ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 8769 .W37 2012.
The Executor’s Guide: Settling a Loved One’s Estate or Trust, Mary Randolph (5th ed., Nolo Pres 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 778 .Z9 R36 2012.
Fiancé & Marriage Visas: A Couple’s Guide to U.S. Immigration, Ilona Bray, updated by Robert L. Herreria (7th ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 4819.85 .B73 2012.
The Financial Power of Attorney Workbook, Shae Irving (Mary Randolph ed., Nolo Press 2000). Location: Law Reference KF 1347 .Z9 I78 2000.
Finding the Answers to Legal Questions, Virginia Tucker & Marc Lampson (Neal-Shuman Pub. 2010). Location: Law Reference KF 240 .T83 2010.
The First-Time Landlord: Your Guide to Renting Out a Single-Family Home, Janet Portman, Ilona Bray, & Marcia Stewart (2d ed., Nolo Press 2011). Location: Law Reference HD 1394.5 .U6 F57 2011).
Getting Permission: How to License & Clear Copyrighted Materials Online & Off, Richard Stim (4th ed., Nolo Press 2010). Location: Law Reference KF 3002 .S75 2010.
Giving Someone a Power of Attorney for Your Health Care: A Guide with an Easy-to-Use, Legal Form for All Adults, ABA, Commission on Law & Aging (2011). Location: Law Reference KF 1347 .A65 A45 2011.
Grandparents’ Rights, Traci Truly (3d ed., Sphinx Pub. 2001). Location: Law Reference KF 547 .Z9 T78 2001.
How and When to be Your Own Lawyer: A Step-by-Step Guide to Effectively Using Our Legal System, Robert W. Schachner with Marvin Quittner (2d ed., Berkeley Pub. Group, 2000). Location: Law Reference KF 8841 .S32 2000.
How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Stephen Elias et al. (17th ed., Nolo Press 2011). Location: Law Reference KF 1524.85 .E4 2011.
How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation, Anthony Mancuso (10th ed., Nolo Press 2011). Location: Law Reference KF 1388 .M36 2011.
How to Get a Green Card, Ilona Bray & Loida Nicolas Lewis; updated by Ruby Lieberman (10th ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 4840 .L49 2012.
How to Get Your Business on the Web, Fred Steingold (Nolo Press 2001). Location: Law Reference KF 390.5 .C6 S74 2001.
How to Mediate Your Dispute, Peter Lovenheim (Nolo Press 1996). Location: Law Reference KF 9084 .Z9 L68 1996.
How to Register Your Own Trademark, Mark Warda (3d ed., Sphinx Pub. 2000). Location: Law Reference KF 3181 .Z9 W374 2000.
How to Survive and Prosper After a Financial Misfortune: A Complete Guide to Your Legal Rights after Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Repossession, and Eviction, Tracy A. Carr (Atlantic Pub. Group 2011). Location: Law Reference KF 1524.85 .C37 2011.
How to Win Your Personal Injury Claim, Joseph L. Matthews (8th ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 1257 .M38 2012.
The Inventor’s Notebook, Fred Grissom & David Pressman (5th ed., Nolo Press 2008). Location: Law Reference KF 3120 .Z9 G75 2008.
IRAs, 401(k)s, & Other Retirement Plans: Taking Your Money Out, Twila Slesnick & John C. Suttle (10th ed., Nolo Press 2011). Location: Law Reference KF 3510 .Z9 S55 2011.
Kids Law: A Practical Guide to Juvenile Justice, John W. Biggers (Black Spring Books 2003). Location: Law Reference KF 479 .B55 2002.
The Law of Adoption (Oceana’s Law for the Layperson Series), Margaret C. Jasper (Oceana 2008). Location: Law Reference KF 545 .Z9 J374 2008.
The Lawsuit Survival Guide: A Client’s Companion to Litigation, Joseph Matthews (Nolo Press 2001). Location: Law Reference KF 8863 .M28 2001.
Leases & Rental Agreements, Marcia Stewart, Ralph Warner, & Janet Portman (9th ed., Nolo Press 2011). Location: Law Reference KF 590 .Z9 S744 2011.
The Legal Answer Book for Families, Emily Doskow & Marcia Stewart (Nolo Press 2011). Location: Law Reference KF 505 .Z9 D67 2011.
A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples, Frederick Hertz & Emily Doskow (16th ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 539 .H47 2012.
Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business, Fred S. Steingold (13th ed., Nolo Press 2013). Location: Law Reference KF 1659 .S76 2013.
Legal Research: How to Find and Understand the Law, Stephen Elias & the editors of Nolo (16th ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 240 .E35 2012.
Living Together: A Legal Guide for Unmarried Couples, Ralph Warner, Toni Ihara, & Frederick Hertz (15th ed., Nolo Press 2013). Location: Law Reference KF 538 .I35 2013.
Living Together: Practical Legal Issues, Margaret C. Jasper (Oceana Publications, 2003). Location: Law Reference KF 538 .Z9 J37 2003.
Make Your Own Living Trust, Denis Clifford (11th ed., Nolo Press 2013). Location: Law Reference KF 734 .C58 2013.
The Manager’s Legal Handbook, Amy DelPo & Lisa Guerin (5th ed., Nolo Press 2010). Location: Law Reference KF 3455 .Z9 G83 2010.
Music Law: How to Run Your Band’s Business, Richard Stim (7th ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 390 .E57 S87 2012.
National Consumer Law Center Guide to Surviving Debt, Deanne Loonin, principal author (National Consumer Law Center, 2008). Location: Law Reference KF 1040 .L66 2008.
Neighbor Law: Fences, Trees, Boundaries & Noise, Cora Jordan & Emily Doskow (7th ed., Nolo Press 2011). Location: Law Reference KF 639 .J67 2011.
Neighbor vs. Neighbor: Over 400 Informative and Outrageous Cases of Neighbor Disputes, Mark Ward (2d ed., Sphinx Pub. 1999). Location: Law Reference KF 639 .Z9 W37 1999.
The New Bankruptcy: Will It Work for You? Stephen Elias (4th ed., Nolo Press 2011). Location: Law Reference KF 1524.6 .E43 2011.
Nolo’s Deposition Handbook, Paul Bergman & Albert J. Moore (5th ed., Nolo Press 2010). Location: Law Reference KF 8900 .B44 2010.
Nolo’s Encyclopedia of Everday Law: Answers to Your Most Frequently Asked Legal Questions, Shae Irving & Nolo Editors (8th ed., Nolo Press 2011). Location: Law Reference KF 387 .N65 2011.
Nolo’s Essential Guide to Child Custody & Support, Emily Doskow (Nolo 2011). Location: Law Reference KF 547 .D67 2011.
Nolo’s Essential Guide to Divorce, Emily Doskow (4th ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 535 .Z9 D67 2012.
Nolo’s Guide to Social Security Disability: Getting & Keeping Your Benefits, David A. Morton III (6th ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference HD 7105.25 .U6 M675 2012.
Nolo’s Patents for Beginners, David Pressman & Richard Stim (7th ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 3114.85 .P737 2012.
Nolo’s Quick LLC: All You Need to Know About Limited Liability Companies, Anthony Mancuso (7th ed., Nolo Press 2013). Location: Law Reference KF 1380 . M363 2013.
Patent, Copyright & Trademark: An Intellectual Property Desk Reference, Richard Stim (12th ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 2980 .E44 2012.
Patent It Yourself: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Filing at the U.S. Patent Office, David Pressman (16th Ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 3144.85 .P74 2012.
Plan Your Estate, Denis Clifford (11th ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 750 .Z9 C59 2012.
Power of Attorney Handbook, Edward A. Haman (3d ed., Sphinx Pub. 1998). Location: Law Reference KF 1347 .Z9 H35 1998.
Quick & Legal Will Book, Denis Clifford (6th ed., Nolo Press 2011). Location: Law Reference KF 755 .C55 2011.
Renters’ Rights: The Basics, Janet Portman & Marcia Stewart (7th ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 590 .Z9 P673 2012.
Represent Yourself in Court: How to Prepare and Try a Winning Case, Paul Bergman & Sara J. Berman (7th ed., Nolo Press 2010). Location: Law Reference KF 8841 .B47 2010.
Sexual Harassment on the Job: What It Is & How to Stop It, William Petrocelli & Barbara Kate Repa (4th ed., Nolo Press 1999). Location: Law Reference KF 3467 .Z9 P47 1999.
The Small Business Start-Up Kit, Peri H. Pakroo (7th ed., Nolo Press 2012). Location: Law Reference KF 1659 .P35 2012.
Social Security, Medicare, and Government Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits, Joseph L. Matthews (18th ed., 2013). Location: Law Reference KF 3650 .M37 2013.
Special Needs Trusts: Protect Your Child’s Financial Future, Stephen Elias (Nolo Press 2005). Location: Law Reference KF 480 .Z9 E435 2005.
Starting & Building a Nonprofit: A Practical Guide, Peri H. Pakroo (5th ed., Nolo Press 2013). Location: Law Reference HD 62.6 .P345 2013.
Take Control of Your Student Loan Debt, Robin Leonard & Deanne Loonin (3d ed., Nolo Press 2001). Location: Law Reference LB 2337.4 .L46 2001.
Unmarried Parents’ Rights, Jacqueline D. Stanley (3d ed., Sphinx Pub. 2005). Location: Law Reference KF 547 .Z9 S72 2005.
U.S. Immigration Made Easy, Ilona Bray (16th ed., Nolo Press 2013). Location: Law Reference KF 4819.6 .B72 2013.
Winning Your Personal Injury Claim, Evan K. Aidman (2d ed., Sphinx Pub. 2001). Location: Law Reference KF 1257 .Z9 A38 2001.
Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants, Stephen Fishman (8th ed., Nolo Press 2011). Location: Law Reference KF 390 .I54 F57 2011.
Your Rights in the Workplace, Barbara Kate Repa (9th ed., Nolo Press 2010). Location: Law Reference KF 3455 .Z9 R47 2010.
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