Residents of Santa Barbara County have access to local self service legal resources center in addition to what information is provided in this web site. The Legal Resource Center of Santa Barbara County is staffed by a California licensed attorney, and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Assistance is offered in the completion of legal and court documents for various civil matters and infractions, and in properly presenting your case to the court.
What services are provided?
This site can only provide you with the MINIMUM forms required for filing the different types of cases in Santa Barbara County. It does NOTprovide information regarding HOW to fill out forms. For that type of information, you must visit the Legal Resource Center or consult with a private attorney.
Written materials are currently provided in English only, but will soon be available in Spanish as well.
All persons will be assisted regardless of income.
The services available to the public include:
- Information
- Resources
- Referrals
- Support
- Educational materials, books and videos
There are two computer workstations that are available for use in the Law Library which can be used to access law related web sites and resources on the internet.
Does it cost anything?
The LRC is operated by the Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County, a 501(c)3 non-profit. Your donations are essential to ensure that we are able to provide high-quality legal services. A minimum $10 donation will be requested.
Where is the Center located?
IN SANTA BARBARA: |
Monday - Friday: Saturday–Sunday: CLOSED |
IN SANTA MARIA: |
Monday - Friday: Saturday–Sunday: CLOSED |
IN LOMPOC: |
Wednesday Saturday–Sunday: CLOSED |
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Would you like to volunteer? To see how you can help, please contact the Legal Resource Center Coordinator at the LRC locations below.
LEGAL RESOURCE CENTERS:
IN SANTA BARBARA:
Santa Barbara County Superior Court
Self-Help Center
1100 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 568-3303
IN SANTA MARIA:
Santa Barbara County Superior Court
Santa Maria Law Library
312 E. Cook Street
Santa Maria, CA 93456
(805) 691-2457
IN LOMPOC:
Santa Barbara County Superior Court
115 Civic Center Plaza
Lompoc, CA 93436-6967
(805) 568-3303