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Are you a party to a civil case on appeal? If you need help working your way through the appeal process and have not retained an attorney, the Civil Appellate Self-Help Workshop can provide you with important information about procedures and resources that will help you handle your own appeal. Learn More

Did you know? California has the largest population of Native Americans of any other state and San Diego County has the most Indian reservations in the U.S. Each year we give special focus to an area of law intrinsic to the fabric of San Diego county's culture, history, and modern day life. This year we focus on Tribal Law and the sometimes complex relationship among federal, state, and tribal laws. Learn more!

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Access our databases 7 days a week at our two partner locations - Chula Vista Public Library and El Cajon Branch Library. Our Law Librarians are also available to answer questions at these partner locations a few days each month. Visit our Locations page for details. Locations & Hours