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OCBA 2024 ELECTION

Voting is open for OCBA's Fall Election with OCAABA Secretary Sharon Oh-Kubisch running for OCBA Secretary.

https://sharon4ocba.com/

OCBA members can vote for 2025 Officers until Monday, September 23 at 2:30pm.

Officer & Board Member Candidate Statements: https://bit.ly/47rLaJS

Vote (must be an OCBA member): www.ocbar.org/vote

ORANGE COUNTY LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS

Community Legal Aid SoCal fights injustice and advocates for social, economic, and racial equity by providing compassionate, holistic, and impactful legal services.

ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

Justice Served - September 25, 2024

Through advocacy, education, and the provision of free and low-cost legal services, the ELDR Center strives to ensure dignity and justice for members of our communities who are elderly, living with disabilities, or experiencing homelessness.

ELDR WEBSITE

The Public Law Center is a pro-bono law firm that provides access to justice for low-income residents of Orange County. Founded in 1981, The Public Law Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free legal services to low income residents and other nonprofits in Orange County.

Case list - September 11, 2024

PLC WEBSITE

Veterans Legal Institute® (VLI) provides pro bono legal assistance to homeless, at risk, disabled and low income current and former service members to eradicate barriers to housing, healthcare, education, and employment and foster self-sufficiency.

ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

Lawyers for Warriors - November 14, 2024

NOTICES / LINKS

ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

Proposed new and revised changes to local rules

The Rules and Forms Committee of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, has proposed revisions to the Local Rules of Court. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 10.613, the Court invites you to comment on proposed new and revised changes to local rules.

All comments concerning a proposed rule must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024. The most efficient way is to use the fillable form and click on “Submit by Email” when completed. Website link: Invitation to Comment

Implementation of Revised Local Rule 704 in Family Law Cases: Modified Filing Deadline for Domestic Violence Ex Parte Applications. Effective September 1, 2024.