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Criminal Law133
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Family Law74
Divorce, custody, child and spousal support
Personal Injury197
Car, truck and work accidents, malpractice
Estate Law214
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law
Bankruptcy84
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, debt relief
Immigration71
Visas, green cards, citizenship
Business Law124
Starting a company, contracts, disputes
Employment Law157
Firing, discrimination, unpaid wages
Real Estate Law135
Closings, landlord and tenant, property
Intellectual Property103
Patents, trademarks, copyright
Tax Law22
IRS problems, audits, tax debt
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California law guides
All law guides →Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.
The Automatic Stay in California Bankruptcy
California bankruptcy automatic stay (11 U.S.C. § 362) immediately halts most collection actions, lawsuits, foreclosures, and wage garnishments the moment a bankruptcy is filed.
Chapter 11 Business Reorganization in California
California businesses can use Chapter 11 to reorganize debt while continuing operations. Subchapter V (small-business) streamlines for businesses with debt under ~$7.5M.
Arbitration Clauses + Agreements in California
California arbitration clauses are widely enforced under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) — but unconscionability, class-action waiver issues, and the 2022 EFAA (sexual-harassment carve-out) limit some clauses.
Breach of Contract in California
California breach-of-contract claims require valid contract + breach + damages — but most cases turn on what damages can be proved, not whether breach occurred.
Your Rights If Arrested in California
Your federal constitutional rights apply if you're arrested in California — Miranda, right to remain silent, right to counsel. Phone-call rule: 3 calls within 3 hours of arrival at booking facility (PC 851.5).
Assault Charges in California
California assault charges: simple assault is typically Misdemeanor up to 6 mo (PC § 240); aggravated forms can reach Felony assault PC § 245 — up to 4 years (great bodily injury) or longer with weapon.
Challenging Breath-Test Evidence in California
California DUI breath-test results can be challenged on calibration, maintenance, operator error, mouth alcohol, and machine reliability — successful challenges have led to thousands of dismissals nationally.
CDL DUI in California
California commercial driver's license (CDL) holders face stricter DUI rules — 0.04% BAC limit (half of regular drivers) plus career-ending consequences for ANY DUI in any vehicle.
ADA + Disability Accommodation in California
California disabled employees are protected by the federal ADA (15+ employees) + state law — employers must engage in interactive process + provide reasonable accommodations unless undue hardship.
Age Discrimination in California
California workers age 40+ are protected by the federal ADEA + state law from age discrimination — but the Supreme Court's Gross v. FBL standard requires "but-for" causation, making cases harder than other discrimination claims.
Asset Protection Planning in California
California asset protection involves layering — exemption planning, business entities, retirement accounts, and (for some) Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) in DAPT-friendly states.
Blended Family Estate Planning in California
California blended families need careful estate planning to avoid disinheriting biological children when surviving spouse remarries — QTIP trusts, life insurance, and specific structures address the conflict.
Adoption Process in California
California adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. 30-day revocation window for independent adoptions; agency consents are generally final.
Spousal Support in California: How It Works
California calls it spousal support. For marriages UNDER 10 years: support typically lasts about HALF the length of the marriage.
Applying for Asylum from California
Asylum is governed by federal law but cases are heard in the immigration court closest to where the applicant lives. San Francisco, Los Angeles, and other California immigration courts. Adelanto, Imperial, Otay Mesa detention facilities handle detained cases.
Cancellation of Removal in California
California immigrants in removal proceedings may qualify for cancellation of removal — relief that allows long-term residents (LPRs and certain non-LPRs) to avoid deportation and obtain green cards.
Copyright Basics for California Creators
Copyright is purely federal — registered with the U.S. Copyright Office, enforced through federal district courts. California infringement cases are filed in U.S. District Courts for the Northern.
Fair Use of Copyrighted Material in California
California creators using copyrighted material need fair-use analysis — four-factor test (purpose, nature, amount, market effect) determines whether use is lawful without permission.
Amusement-Park Injuries in California
California amusement park / ride / water park injuries can lead to negligence, premises liability, and product-liability claims — but liability waivers and federal CPSC reporting create complications.
Aviation Accident Claims in California
California aviation-accident claims involve federal aviation law, FAA / NTSB investigations, multiple potential defendants, and (for international flights) treaties like the Montreal Convention.
1031 Like-Kind Exchanges in California
California 1031 like-kind exchanges defer capital gains tax on real-estate sales when proceeds reinvest in similar property — strict 45/180-day deadlines + qualified intermediary required.
Adverse Possession in California
California adverse possession requires 5 years (must also pay all property taxes) of continuous, open, hostile, exclusive, and notorious possession.
Innocent Spouse Tax Relief in California
California spouses who filed joint returns can escape responsibility for tax debts caused by the other spouse — through innocent spouse, separation of liability, or equitable relief.
IRS Audit Defense in California
California taxpayers facing IRS audits should know — most audits are correspondence (mail-only), 3-year SOL is standard, and you have appeal + Tax Court rights at every step.
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It depends on the case. Criminal and family cases are often billed hourly or as a flat fee. Personal injury attorneys usually work on contingency — a share of what you recover, and nothing if you don't. Ask each attorney how they charge before you hire them.
Do attorneys in Berkeley offer free consultations?
Many do, especially in personal injury, criminal defense, bankruptcy and immigration. Ask when you call — a first meeting is the best way to see whether an attorney is a good fit.
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There are currently 915 attorneys listed in Berkeley on CGMIMM.