Table of Contents

Chapter One
Do You Really Need A Lawyer?
Chapter Two
Finding the Right Attorney
Chapter Three
The State Bar
Chapter Four
Law Schools
Chapter Five
Using Public Records
Local Records
Voter records
Property records
Vital records
Fictitious name statements
Court records
Criminal court
Civil court
Family court
Probate court
Bankruptcy court
Naturalization court
Tax court
Other courts and hearings
State Records
Motor vehicle and driving records
Secretary of State
Corporations
Partnerships and limited partnerships
Notary public information
Uniform Commercial Code
Campaign contributions
Consumer Affairs Regulators
Federal Records
U.S. Postal Service
Federal Election Commission
Federal Aviation Administration
Securities and Exchange Commission
National Personnel Records Center
Chapter Six
How to Use the Information
Appendix A: Internet Resources
Appendix B: State Government Sources
Appendix C: Federal Government Sources
About the Author
Index

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