Imagine this: A patron comes into the law library at 4:40 and says “I’m being sued, and I need to file a response before 5:00 today. Do you have the form for that? Oh, and I need help filling it out.” We would really like to help this person, but realistically this may not be
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How did we answer that? Contract Law
By Amy Gregory
We got an email asking for assistance with contract law, specifically breach of contract. The email specified a dollar amount, which was greater than can be claimed in Small Claims Court, so we limited our response to resources in Civil Court.
Our first suggestion was to start with Nolo press self-help book. We recommended Contracts:…
How do I serve legal papers in Oregon?
A Free Legal Resource You Might Have That You Might Not Know About
By Paula Simon
Do you have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at work? Then you might have access to free legal help that you didn’t even know about!
Many employers offer their employees an EAP as an extra benefit. Many EAPs offer some legal help as part of the package. It could be as simple as articles on…
Identity Theft and Freezing Credit
By Amy Gregory
How did we answer that? Identity Theft and Freezing Credit
We had a librarian reach out to us for guidance in helping their patron with a question. Their patron asked for assistance with freezing credit and the librarian was unsure where to direct them.
As we were working with the librarian and not the patron…
How do I handle legal problems after a wildfire?
The recent wildfires in Oregon, and tragic fire in Maui, are salient reminders that such disasters can affect any of us. They also have legal implications after the fact. Here are some resources in Oregon for those affected by natural disasters, and for those who want to prepare for such possibilities.
Preparation for Disasters
Preparedness…
New Resources for Landlord Tenant Issues in Oregon
By Paula Simon
The Washington County Circuit Court has posted informational videos about court procedures for evictions. These are short videos available in English and Spanish that contain general information about evictions and things both landlords and tenants need to know about how evictions are handled in court. The information in the videos is not specific to the…
So you’ve been served with eviction papers. Now What?!
By Amy Gregory
So you’ve been served with eviction papers. Now What?!
Back in July the Washington County Law Library hosted a webinar on the eviction process and renters rights with Rick Peel from The Oregon Law Center. The video of the presentation is now available on the county’s YouTube!
How do I find Oregon court records?
If you need a copy of a file in your case, you can contact the records department of your local court. If you just want to see the docket and list of events or documents, you can use the courts’ online Records and Calendar Search.
Some law libraries have access to the courts’ Oregon…
LexisNexis Digital Library Titles Available from Washington County Law Library
By Paula Simon
The Washington County (OR) Law Library now offers remote access to select titles from the LexisNexis Digital Library. LexisNexis eBooks are a convenient way to do legal research from home or on the go from any internet connected device.
Some of the titles that are in our collection include the ABA Spanish Legal Phrasebook, Employment…