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Books and Pamphlets

Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California 14th Ed.
Ralph Warner. Nolo Press. November 2003. (15th ed. forthcoming in April 2006.)
How to Collect When You Win a Lawsuit, (California Edition) 5th edition.
Attorney Robin Leonard. Nolo Press. February 2003.
The Landlord's Law Book Vol. 1 Rights and Responsibilities. CA 11th Ed.
Attorney David Brown and Ralph Warner, and Janet Portman. Nolo Press. December, 2004.
Neighbor Law: Fences, Trees, Boundaries and Noise Nat'l. 4th Ed.
Attorney Cora Jordan. Nolo Press. May, 2001. (5th Ed. forthcoming in January 2006.)
California Tenant's Rights 16th Ed.
Attorney Janet Portman and David Brown. Nolo Press. February 2005.
The California Landlord's Law Book: Evictions. 11th Ed.
Attroeny David Brown. Nolo Press. February 2005.
Every Landlord's Legal Guide. 7th Ed.
Marcia Stewart and Attorney Ralph Warner and Janet Portman . Nolo Press.
September 2004. (8th Ed. forthcoming in April 2006.)
Using the Small Claims Court, A Handbook for Plaintiffs and Defendants
California Department of Consumer Affairs, 1992.
Available at the Small Claims Court Clerk's office or by sending a self-addressed 7" x 10" stamped envelope to "Using the Small Claims Court" PO Box 310, Sacramento, CA 95802.
What You Should Know Before You Hire a Contractor, 5th Ed.
Department of Consumer Affairs, 1995.
A free copy is available by writing to: Handbook, The Consumer Information Center Pueblo, CO 81009
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Attorney Services

San Mateo County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
1/2 hour consultation for $25
(650) 369-4149
333 Bradford Street Redwood City, CA
Palo Alto Area Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (Southern San Mateo County)
1/2 hour consultation for $30
(650) 326-8322
405 Sherman Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Legal Information by Telephone

Small Claims Information
Small Claims information on menu-driven telephone system.
Redwood City: (650) 363-4303 San Mateo: (650) 573-2605 South San Francisco: (650) 877-5775.
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Small Claims Advice

Small Claims Advisory Service
Tuesday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. No fee.
800 N. Humboldt St., Courtroom I, San Mateo, CA 94401
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Libraries

San Mateo County Law Library
(650) 363-4160
710 Hamilton Street Redwood City, CA
Santa Clara County Law Library (Palo Alto Branch)
(650) 324-2380
270 Grant Road Palo Alto, CA
Redwood City Public Library
1044 Middlefield Rd.
Redwood City, CA
(650) 780-7018
Nolo Press and other books related to Small Claims for reference and check-out
South San Francisco Public Library
840 West Orange Ave.
South San Francisco, CA
(650) 829-3862
Nolo Press and other books related to Small Claims for reference and check-out
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Useful Telephone Numbers and WWW Sites


Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR)
(408) 277-1860 (San Jose office) or (800) 952-5210
California Department of Consumer Affairs
(800) 344-9940 or (916) 445-1254
California Department of Industrial Relations Div. of Labor Standards Enforcement Public Information Unit
San Francisco Division Office: (415) 703-5444
San Jose Division Office: (408) 277-3711
Consumer and Environmental Protection Unit of San Mateo County District Attorney's Office
(650) 363-4651
Contractors State License Board
(415) 469-6200 (local office) or (800) 321-2752
San Mateo County Small Claims Clerk's Office
Southern Branch: (650) 363-4303
Central Branch: (650) 573-2605
Northern Branch: (650) 877-5778
Department of Insurance, State of California
(800) 927-4357
State Bar of California
(800) 843-9053 (complaints about attorneys)
(415) 561-8280 (consumer pamphlets)

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