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If you are considering filing a case in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division or have filed and are representing yourself, we may be able to help you.

The Federal Legal Assistance Self-Help (“FLASH”) center is offering legal services to individuals who are representing themselves, or are considering representing themselves, in the San Jose federal district court.  If you are contemplating filing or are already involved in a federal lawsuit, either as a plaintiff or as a defendant, legal assistance is now available.  The Self-Help center provides the opportunity for consultation with an attorney on a variety of legal matters, including:

• Obtaining legal advice regarding the merits of a potential federal lawsuit;
• Obtaining legal advice on important procedural aspects of filing a lawsuit in federal court, including addressing whether you are filing in the correct court;
• Obtaining assistance with preparing and filing litigation forms, including filing a complaint, answer, requests for discovery, response to requests for discovery, motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment;
• Obtaining legal advice on strategic decisions related to litigation;
• Obtaining advice on how to plan and prepare for case management conferences, settlement conferences, negotiations, and other case-related court hearings;
• Assisting with interpreting and understanding opposing party filings and court orders.

To make an appointment

Assistance through the Federal Legal Assistance Self-Help center is available by appointment only.  Interested persons may make an appointment by calling Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley at (408) 998-5298, by signing up online, or by signing up at the Center's offices.  All appointments will be held at the Center's courthouse offices, unless reasonable accommodations are required.  Appointments are available on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Location
The Center is located:

United States District Courthouse

280 South 1st Street, 4th Floor, Room 4093
San Jose, CA 95113.

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Fax
Fax: 408-297-1186