What is a Legal Document Assistant (LDA)?
An LDA is not an attorney and cannot provide you with any legal advice or represent you in court. However, they are experienced professionals who are authorized to prepare legal documents.
LDAs have the same educational background as a paralegal and are REQUIRED by law to be registered and bonded in the county in which they have their principal place of business.
What can a Legal Document Assistant handle?
An LDA can provide assistance with routine legal tasks, such as typing and filing out the legal paperwork for uncontested divorces, bankruptcies, wills, and other types of legal documents. An LDA cannot make suggestions or choose the form for you.
An experienced LDA can help you avoid the pitfalls and also make sure every important detail on a form is accounted for.
How do I find a Legal Document Assistant?
- You can look through the Telephone Book’s Yellow Pages under the “Legal Document Assistant” section.
- Ask a friend for a recommendation.
- Go to the California Legal Document Assistant Association Member Locator to find a LDA in your area. Find a California LDA.