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News from the Court:
UNIFORM LOCAL RULES OF THE MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT REVISED
Posted 1/6/2010
In accordance with the provisions of Rule 10.613 of the California Rules of Court, the Superior Court Judges have revised and updated specific sections of the Uniform Local Rules of the Marin County Superior Court...
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MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT ANNOUNCES NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM
Posted 11/5/2009
The Marin County Superior Court is installing a new telephone system, using “Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)” technology, the new industry standard in telecommunications. VoIP will save money and will provide the Court with greater telephone functionality to improve efficiency, enhance public service and expand access to justice. The cutover date to the new phone system is scheduled for Monday, December 14th...
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MARIN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN COURTROOM START TIMES
Posted 11/5/2009
Beginning on November 2nd, Marin County Superior Court will break with its longstanding tradition of starting all morning calendars at 9:00 a.m. Several judges will start calling their calendars at 8:30 or 9:30, while a few calendars will continue to be called at 9:00...
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LEGAL SELF HELP SERVICES MOVE TO THE COURTHOUSE
Posted 7/10/2009
Legal self help services, offered for the last six years at the Legal Self Help Center of Marin, moved to a new office in the courthouse at the end of June...
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Legal Resources:
Court staff is here to help you by answering procedural questions, accepting your documents and payments and providing you with general information. To maintain our neutrality there are limits to the assistance that staff can provide to you here in the court. Click here to read more about what we can and cannot do for you. Below find links to several resources that may be able to help you beyond what our staff is allowed to do.

Here are some agencies and on-line resources for individuals who need legal information, advice or are representing themselves in court.
Legal Self Help Services
This agency provides free legal information and assistance in preparing court documents and understanding court procedures. Address: Civic Center, Hall of Justice, Room 244, San Rafael. Phone: (415) 444-7130.
Marin County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service
This agency provides a low-cost 30 minute consultation with a licensed attorney. Address: 30 North San Pedro Road, Suite 140, San Rafael. Phone: (415) 499-1813.
http://www.marinbar.org/index.shtml
Family and Children’s Law Center
This agency provides low-cost (based on sliding fee schedule) legal representation in family law matters, including domestic violence. Address: 30 North San Pedro Road, Suite 245, San Rafael. Phone: (415) 492-9230.
http://www.faclc.org/
Legal Aid of Marin
Civil legal services to low-income people who meet income guidelines. Address: 30 N. San Pedro Road, Suite 220, San Rafael. Phone: (415) 492-0230
http://www.legalaidmarin.org
California Courts Self Help Center On-Line
http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/
EZ Legal Forms
http://www.ezlegalfile.com/go.jsp? act=actShowHome
I Can! Legal Modules
http://www.icandocs.org/ca/
Disclaimer: The Court has made every effort to provide accurate information at this website. While the Court strives to provide only timely and helpful information to its users, inaccuracies and outdated information may be found here on occasion. This information is provided for Court visitors’ convenience but does not make any representations, or constitute any assurances, guarantees, recommendations, or legal advice to the individuals choosing to access the sites/links. The website does not include an exhaustive list of all agencies or services that may be available. Individuals should exercise their own judgment in using the resources contained in this website.