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Official court resources
Judicial Branch of California self-help links
Official resources from the California Courts. These open on the state's judicial branch website.
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These links go to the California Courts' official self-help site. They're general information, not legal advice about your case.
Our guides
Plain-language guides from Arroyo Law Center.
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Is domestic violence a felony in California?
The short answer, when it's a wobbler, and what changes the outcome.
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California underage DUI laws, explained.
The zero-tolerance rule and what happens to a driver under 21.
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What happens after a DUI arrest in California.
The 10-day DMV clock, the court date, and the first moves that matter.
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Can domestic violence charges be dropped in California?
Who actually decides, and how charges get reduced or dismissed.
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How to seal or expunge a record in California.
Who qualifies, what the process looks like, and how long it takes.
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