California Laws and Legal Information

Welcome to Nolo's California Laws and Legal Information collection -- all of Nolo's California-specific resources in one place, links to key online information about California's government, and more.

California Code - Search or browse Nolo's easy-to-use California laws.

California Laws and Legal Information - The latest California law on common legal issues, straight from Nolo:

• Changing Your Name in California
• Divorce
• DUI/DWI
• Estate Planning: Wills | Living Wills | Living Trusts | Financial Power of Attorney
• Job Discrimination
• Judgment Liens on Property
• LLC Formation
• Marriage | Marriage Licenses and Blood Tests
• Nonprofit Corporation Formation
• Probate: Avoid Probate | Probate Shortcuts
• Property Disputes Between Neighbors
• Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines in California
• Small Claims Court in California
• Statute of Limitations (Time Limits for Filing a Lawsuit)
• Wage and Hour Laws in California
• Workplace Smoking

California Lawmakers and Elected Officials - Learn more about California politicians at the state and federal levels of government.

• California Governor
• California Attorney General
• California State Legislature: Assembly and Senate Members
• U.S. House of Representatives Members - California
• U.S. Senate Members - California

California Court Information - Learn about the California court system and find your local courthouse.

California Supreme Court Decisions - The latest written opinions from California's highest court.

California Constitution - Understand the functions and powers of California government and the rights of its citizens.

California Libraries That Carry Nolo Books - Locate a library in California that carries Nolo's legal books.

Find an Attorney in California - Locate a California lawyer for you or your small business, with Nolo's trusted Lawyer Directory:

• Los Angeles Attorneys
• San Diego Attorneys
• San Jose Attorneys
• San Francisco Attorneys
• Sacramento Attorneys
• Find an Attorney in California: Browse All Cities

Nolo Books, Software, and eForms for California

Business, LLCs & Corporations:

• The Small Business Start-Up Kit for California
• Online California LLC
• How to Form Your Own California Corporation

Family Law & Divorce:

• How to Do Your Own Divorce in California
• How to Change Your Name in California
• The Guardianship Book for California

Lawsuits, Courts & Injuries:

• California Workers' Comp
• Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California
• Fight Your Ticket & Win in California
• Win Your Lawsuit
• Nolo's Guide to California Law

Nonprofits:

• How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California
• The California Nonprofit Corporation Kit

Real Estate & Rental Property:

• How to Buy a House in California
• Deeds for California Real Estate
• For Sale By Owner in California
• The California Landlord's Law Book: Rights and Responsibilities
• The California Landlord's Law Book: Evictions
• California Tenants' Rights
• eForm Kit for California Landlords
• California Residential Rental Agreement (Multiple Tenants)
• California Residential Rental Agreement (Single Tenant)

Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning:

• Living Wills & Powers of Attorney for California
• How to Probate an Estate in California

Nolo's national books and forms may also come in handy for California readers. If you don't see what you're looking for here, visit Nolo's legal book and software store.