I am having trouble with my landlord/tenant, can you help me?
The California Department of Consumer Affairs offers a publication entitled “California Tenants: A Guide to Residential Tenants’ and Landlords’ Rights and Responsibilities.” It has basic information on the responsibilities of landlords regarding residential dwellings. You can find the publication at this website: https://landlordtenant.dre.ca.gov/resources/guidebook/index.html. The Ventura County Superior Court’s Self-Help Legal Access Center offers guidance on how to fill out court forms for various types of cases including eviction/unlawful detainer actions; however their staff cannot offer any legal advice. For recorded information, please call (805) 654-3962 or visit their site at: http://www.ventura.courts.ca.gov/shlac.html. The Ventura County Bar Association offers attorney referral services and limited pro bono (free) legal assistance. You may visit their site at: http://www.vcba.org/.
Can you help me clear up a felony warrant I have against me?
The District Attorney’s Office is prohibited by state law and the California State Bar Rules from providing legal assistance or advice to a defendant. The Public Defender provides legal assistance to individuals charged with a crime in state court who are financially unable to retain private counsel. You may retain private counsel to assist you. You may also contact the Ventura County Public Defender’s Office for advice about how to handle your felony warrant by calling (805) 654-2201 or visit their website at: https://vcpublicdefender.org/.
Can you provide me with legal advice?
No. The District Attorney’s Office is prevented by law from answering legal questions or offering legal advice. The Ventura County Superior Court’s Self-Help Legal Access Center offers guidance on how to fill out court forms for various types of cases including eviction/unlawful detainer actions; however their staff cannot offer any legal advice. For recorded information, please call (805) 654-3962 or visit their site at: https://www.ventura.courts.ca.gov/self-help.html. The Ventura County Bar Association offers attorney referral services and limited pro bono (free) legal assistance. You may visit their site at: https://www.vcba.org/.
What is the District Attorney’s jurisdiction?
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office prosecutes crimes that occur throughout Ventura County.
Where is the courthouse located?
Criminal Courts are located at the Ventura County Government Center at 800 South Victoria Avenue, Ventura, and the Juvenile Courthouse is located at 4353 East Vineyard, Oxnard. The East County Courthouse is at 3855-F Alamo Street, Simi Valley. For directions and maps, visit the Ventura County Superior Court’s website: https://www.ventura.courts.ca.gov/.