Court staff cannot give legal advice. You may contact an attorney of your choice. If you need help locating an attorney in San Diego County, you may contact the Lawyer Referral & Information Service of the San Diego County Bar Association at 1-800-464-1529 or 619-231-8585. Their website can also be found here.
The following assistance program and resources are also available:
- Family Law Facilitator’s Office - Guardianship Assistance Program: Schedule an appointment online, download the required forms and receive a checklist for the guardianship workshop here. You may also reach the facilitator by phone at (619) 844-2869.
- San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program: This private, non-profit legal organization offers a guardianship clinic on a first come, first served basis to income qualified individuals. For more information, click here.
- California Courts Self-Help Center: The California Court’s website offers self-help material for guardianship cases. For more information, click here.