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Libraries Closed

Libraries will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Libraries will be closed for the holiday. Regular hours resume as follows: Main Library reopens Monday, December 1, 2014 at 8 a.m. Indio Bra… http://rclawlibrary.org/event/libraries-closed1/

Introduction to Drinking and Driving Cases

What happens after a DUI arrest? Do you know your rights when it comes to drinking and driving and the law? Join us in Temecula and learn what happens from the moment that you are pulled over to the sentencing hearing.
What happens after a DUI arrest? Do you know your rights when it comes to drinking and driving and the law? Erik R. Bruner, a criminal defense attorney will discuss your rights an… http://rclawlibrary.org/event/introduction-drinking-and-driving-cases/

Sneaky. Very Sneaky, Indeed...

Sometimes the best books are the ones that no one thinks to read. Sometimes the best books are the ones that sneak up on you and help to expand your horizons. Sometimes the best place to find a good book is at your local county law library.
The other day I was talking with a friend of mine who was in a book club.  Seems she was on the prowl for a new book for her book club to dissect.  She was looking for something w… http://rclawlibrary.org/community/blog/2014/11/sneaky-very-sneaky-indeed/

Substance Abuse and the Legal Profession

This MCLE will be held at the Victor Miceli Law Library.
Substance Abuse and the Legal Profession is a presentation by a panel of lawyers to educate and inform other lawyers about the epidemic of substance abuse, alcoholism, and depress… http://rclawlibrary.org/event/substance-abuse-and-legal-profession/

Family Law Workshop- Petition/Response

This Family Law Workshop is presented by the Riverside Superior Court's Family Law Facilitator, pre-registration is required to guarantee a spot.
This workshop is for people starting or responding to a Divorce/Legal Separation. It includes an overview of the process and complete instruction on filling out all of the require… http://rclawlibrary.org/event/family-law-workshop-petitionresponse-2-2/

LR 101: The Best Legal Workshop You'll Ever Attend

This legal research class will be held at the Indio Branch.
The problem with most legal research workshops is they tell you all about the information but they don’t tell/show you how to put it all together.  That’s what this class does; it… http://rclawlibrary.org/event/lr-101-best-legal-workshop-youll-ever-attend1/

LR 101: The Best Legal Workshop You'll Ever Attend

Legal Research 101 classes offered at the Temecula Law Resource Center.
The problem with most legal research workshops is they tell you all about the information but they don’t tell/show you how to put it all together.  That’s what this class does; it… http://rclawlibrary.org/event/best-legal-workshop-youll-ever-attend/

LR 101: Find and Use Secondary Authorities

This legal research class will be held at the Victor Miceli Law Library.
So, you’ve found your primary authorities?  What does it all mean?  How should you apply any of it?  Spend an hour and learn to locate and use secondary authorities such as Black’… http://rclawlibrary.org/event/find-and-use-secondary-authorities-2/

Library Closed

All locations will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day.
All locations will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day. http://rclawlibrary.org/event/library-closed/

Using a California Citation

What is a citation? A citation is a standard reference to a published court decision; basically, the “address” where the case can be located. Elements of a full citation: … http://rclawlibrary.org/research/research-guides/using-california-citation/

Homestead Declaration

What is a homestead? The house in which a family lives, plus any adjoining land and other buildings on that land. Real estate that is not subject to the claims of creditors as … http://rclawlibrary.org/research/research-guides/homestead-declaration/

Stress & Mental Illness in the Legal Profession

This MCLE will be held at the Indio Branch. Attendees will receive 1.0 subject specialty credit.
Join Dr. Dennis Sapire, LLB PhD, a Clinical Health Psychologist and Attorney, to improve your understanding of prevention, detection and management of mental deterioration. Dr… http://rclawlibrary.org/event/stress-mental-illness-legal-profession/

Pleading Paper

About Pleading Paper  The term “pleading paper” is often used to describe the format of a document that is filed with the Court when a pre-made form is not available. If there is… http://rclawlibrary.org/research/research-guides/plea/

Family Law Workshop- Default Judgment

This Family Law Workshop is presented by the Riverside Superior Court's Family Law Facilitator, pre-registration is required to guarantee a spot.
Learn how to finish your case and obtain Judgment of Dissolution/Legal Separation when all initial paperwork has been filed, and the other side has not filed a response. Bring all… http://rclawlibrary.org/event/family-law-workshop-default-judgment-2-2/

Brace for Impact

While California is the litigation capital of the world, most (sane) people don't wake up in the morning and go looking for a lawsuit. Sometimes, bad things just happen when you least expect it. When that happens, best you can do is brace for impact.
The other day, as I was sitting in Southern California traffic, I glanced over at a large dump truck and its driver.  Seems driver had failed to set the parking brake on his 70 to… http://rclawlibrary.org/community/blog/2014/11/brace-impact/

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Sneaky. Very Sneaky, Indeed...

Sometimes the best books are the ones that no one thinks to read. Sometimes the best books are the ones that sneak up on you and help to expand your horizons. Sometimes the best place to find a good book is at your local county law library.
The other day I was talking with a friend of mine who was in a book club.  Seems she was on the prowl for a new book for her book club to dissect.  She was looking for something w… http://rclawlibrary.org/community/blog/2014/11/sneaky-very-sneaky-indeed/

Brace for Impact

While California is the litigation capital of the world, most (sane) people don't wake up in the morning and go looking for a lawsuit. Sometimes, bad things just happen when you least expect it. When that happens, best you can do is brace for impact.
The other day, as I was sitting in Southern California traffic, I glanced over at a large dump truck and its driver.  Seems driver had failed to set the parking brake on his 70 to… http://rclawlibrary.org/community/blog/2014/11/brace-impact/