Research & Motion Guides
Research Guides
How can I compile a legislative history? How can I locate court opinions? To answer these and other frequently asked questions, we prepared some legal research guides. Use the guides as an aid for starting your legal research. The guides recommend print and electronic resources that will help you find answers to your law-related questions.
Although these guides assist in locating legal resources, they are not a substitute for legal advice. Laws change frequently, so check that the resources you use are up to date. Consult with an attorney if you need legal advice.
Motion Guides
Our motion guides are general examples. You should edit them and add information unique to your circumstances. Word processing skills and knowledge specific to your situation are required to adapt these examples. Please note, we cannot guarantee our samples will meet your needs because laws and procedures change frequently. Also, your situation may involve factors requiring different procedures or forms. Consult with an attorney if you need legal advice or for help in adapting the forms to your situation.
| Name |
Type |
Category |
|
Administrative Mandamus Writ
|
Motion |
California |
|
Amending a Birth Certificate in California
|
Research |
California |
|
Appeals – Civil Appeals Guide
|
Research |
California |
|
Appeals from Limited Civil, Small Claims, Misdemeanor and Infraction Cases
|
Research |
California |
|
Border Law
|
Research |
Other |
|
California Annotated Codes – Research in Superseded Versions (Historical Research)
|
Research |
California |
|
California Briefs Collection
|
Research |
California |
|
California Civil Harassment and Domestic Violence
|
Research |
California |
|
California Code of Regulations
|
Research |
California |
|
California Legislative History and Analysis
|
Research |
California |
|
Changing Your Name or Gender in California
|
Research |
California |
|
Civics 101: Understanding Where Laws Come From
|
Research |
U.S. Materials |
|
Clean Up Your Criminal Record
|
Research |
California |
|
Court Rules – How to Find them at SDLL
|
Research |
California, U.S. Materials |
|
Elder Abuse Law
|
Research |
California |
|
Eviction / Unlawful Detainer
|
Research |
California |
|
Ex Parte Applications
|
Motion |
California |
|
Family Law Discovery Issues
|
Research |
California |
|
Family Law – Divorce 101
|
Research |
California |
|
Federal Indian Law and Tribal Law
|
Research |
California, Indian, U.S. Materials |
|
Federal Legislative History
|
Research |
U.S. Materials |
|
Federal Search & Seizure: Motion for Return of Property
|
Motion |
U.S. Materials |
|
Foreclosure Resources
|
Research |
California |
|
Homestead – Protecting the Equity in Your Home
|
Research |
California |
|
Internet Resources for Starting a Small Business
|
Research |
California |
|
Law Practice Management
|
Research |
California |
|
Marsden Motion – Replace Appointed Public Defender
|
Motion |
California |
|
Medicare, Medicaid and Medi-Cal
|
Research |
California, Other, U.S. Materials |
|
Military Guide: Law, Benefits, & Resources
|
Research |
California, Other, U.S. Materials |
|
Motion for Return of Seized Property – California Search & Seizure
|
Motion |
California |
|
Motion to Vacate a Default Judgment
|
Motion |
California |
|
Opposing a Motion
|
Motion |
California |
|
Pleading Paper – Template
|
Motion |
Creating Pleadings |
|
Probation & Sentencing Motions (Modify, Terminate, Reduce)
|
Motion |
California |
|
Published and Unpublished Cases
|
Research |
California, U.S. Materials |
|
Responding to a Civil Lawsuit in California Superior Court
|
Motion |
California |
|
Service Animal Basics
|
Research |
California, U.S. Materials |
|
Service of Notice and Other Papers
|
Research |
California |
|
Service of Summons and Complaint
|
Research |
California |
|
Small Claims Court
|
Research |
California |
|
Tax Law
|
Research |
California, U.S. Materials |
|
Water Law – Arizona v. California Spotlight Collection
|
Research |
California, U.S. Materials |
