Wrongful Death Law in Berkeley, California

Where to go and who can help with wrongful death matters in Berkeley — the local courts, agencies and legal-help organizations.

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The law & your deadlines are statewide. The statutes, filing deadlines and notable decisions for wrongful death are the same across California — see Wrongful Death Law in California →

Where to go & how to get help in Berkeley

Local agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations, plus the statewide and federal bodies that serve Berkeley.

State Bar of California — Lawyer Referral Servicebar referral
Connects the public with certified attorneys who handle wrongful death and civil cases, typically for a reduced-fee or no-fee initial consultation; reachable statewide at 866-442-2529.
California Courts Self-Help Centerlegal aid
Every California superior court offers a free Self-Help Center providing general legal information and guidance on civil court procedures for people without an attorney.
USA.gov — Find legal aid and free legal serviceslegal aid
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Legal Services Corporation — Get legal helplegal aid
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
American Bar Association — Free Legal Help & Lawyer Referralbar referral
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
USA.gov — State attorney generalagency
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.