Answer the following questions to see if you qualify for appointment of counsel or a fee waiver.
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Are you requesting for a
fee waiver and/or a court appointed lawyer?
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Sorry this chatbot is not suitable for you. Please find more information at the California court
website.
Are you involved in a criminal case or civil case in California?
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Are you a veteran?
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Are you under 18 years old or within the juvenile court system?
Are you a veteran?
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Is it a felony or misdemeanor? (see definition
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Do you have income?
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Do you have a spouse earning income in the family?
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Do you have children or need to pay child support?
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Do you own any assets (house, car, stock, etc.)
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Do you have sufficient income to provide for yourself (household income+assets- all expenses)AND hire a private attorney?
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Do you receive any public benefits (Foodstamp, Supplemental Security Income, SSP, Medi-Cal, County Relief/Federal Assistance, IHSS, CalWORKS or Tribal TANF and/or CAPI)?
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How many people are in your household?
What is you gross monthly household income (before deduction for taxes)?
Let's see if you qualify
What is you name?
What is your mailing address (include City, States, and Zip code)
Great NAME! Please download this form and show it to an attorney or the court.
Sorry your income is too high for a court fee waiver. Do you have enough income to pay for your household’s basic needs (food, shelter, clothes) AND the court fees?
Hmmm, it seems like you are not eligible for a fee waiver, please see an
attorney or click
here for more information.
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Please fill out this financial statement and the court would decide.
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