What is an LDA?

A Legal Document Assistant (LDA) is a registered, non-attorney professional authorized under California law to assist self-represented individuals with preparing legal documents.

Legal Document Assistants can prepare legal forms at the specific direction of the client, including typing, formatting, and organizing documents for filing.

LDAs do not provide legal advice, represent clients in court, or make legal decisions for clients. Individuals using an LDA remain responsible for all legal decisions in their case.

Many people choose to work with an LDA for uncontested or straightforward matters where they already know what documents they need to file.