Resources for the Lawrence District Court as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Essex County, Massachusetts, and resources applicable to all courts in Massachusetts.
View information about the types of case records available at public access computers and at courthouses. View instructions for searching Superior, District, Probate and Family, Housing, Land, and Boston Municipal Court case records, and follow the link to search the records online.
Criminal RecordsView information about criminal records in Massachusetts, including instructions for obtaining and sealing records, and laws and regulations governing public access.
View and download forms for use in all Massachusetts courts by topic or court department. Many forms are available in multiple languages.
Legal FormsView and download legal forms that are not filed in court, such as tax forms, contracts, and wills, from the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries. Forms are organized by topic, with links to related court forms.
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles offers online payments of traffic citations, or payments of court filing fees if contesting the citation. Citation number and date of offense are required.
The Essex County District Attorney's Office offers information about its Juvenile and Youthful Diversion and Drug Diversion programs for first-time non-violent offenders.
Essex County Domestic Violence and Restraining OrdersThe Essex County District Attorney's Office offers information about domestic violence and restraining orders, with instructions for obtaining an order.
Foreclosure Prevention ResourcesView resources for preventing foreclosure in Massachusetts, including local housing counseling agencies, a state hotline, state and non-profit agencies, and a link to legal aid providers.
Problem-Solving CourtsView information about specialty court sessions that can set up supervision and treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse or mental health problems, including Adult and Juvenile Drug Courts, Veterans' Treatment Courts, Mental Health Courts, Homeless Court, and other local specialized sessions. Program descriptions, locations, manuals, brochures, and forms are provided.
Alternative Dispute ResolutionView information about court-connected Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), which helps parties resolve disputes without going to trial. Links to approved programs and guidelines are provided.
Child Support ServicesThe Massachusetts Department of Revenue offers information about child support services, including how to apply, payments, and modification and enforcement of orders. Links to the online application and payment systems, guidelines and calculators, and forms are provided.
Civil Self-RepresentationView information about representing yourself in a civil case, including types of cases and courts, use of attorneys, court personnel, how to start a case, trail procedure, and settlement. Links to additional print and online resources are provided.
Court Rules and Standing OrdersView Massachusetts rules of civil, criminal, and appellate procedure; all trial court rules; dispute resolution rules; and trial court standing orders. Most court rules and Land Court standing orders are also available as downloadable e-books.
Fee Waiver RequestsView instructions for requesting a waiver of Massachusetts court fees and costs due to inability to pay. Links to the indigency guidelines and application forms are included.
Law LibrariesView information about Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries, including locations, hours, an online catalog, and available materials and services. Services include an "Ask a Law Librarian" service by online chat, text, or email; document delivery; links to online legal research resources, downloadable e-books of court rules and other legal documents; and links to Massachusetts laws, court rules and opinions, regulations, and administrative agency materials.
Legal Information and ResourcesFind information and assistance on a variety of legal issues in multiple languages. Legal aid eligibility, free and low-cost program referrals, and self-help resources are also provided.
Legal Terminology View a glossary of legal terms used in Massachusetts courts. Massachusetts LawsSearch Massachusetts General Laws by keyword or chapter and section, or browse by table of contents. Search uncodified session laws by keyword, year, or chapter and type. Search historical laws and documents, and view a guide to researching legislative history. Laws and regulations may also be browsed by popular name in alphabetical order.
Self-Help ResourcesView information by legal topic for individuals representing themselves in Massachusetts courts. Topics include court procedure, terminology, legal assistance, consumer protection, abuse and harassment prevention, criminal law, family matters, guardianship, housing, probate, small claims, and traffic. Links to forms are provided.
Traffic and Motor Vehicle InformationThe Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles offers online information about vehicle registration, driver licenses, traffic laws and hearings, manuals, forms, and service center locations.
View information about the Lawrence Court Service Center, which offers online access to legal resources, information about court procedure, contact information for additional resources, and assistance with forms and legal research.
Limited Assistance RepresentationView information about limited assistance representation, in which lawyers provide some services to self-represented parties for a smaller fee than full representation. Services may include advice about the case, document preparation, coaching, court appearances for difficult parts of the case, and other tasks as agreed. Links to lists of qualified attorneys and required forms are included.
Attorney Discipline RecordsThe Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers offers online listings of attorney discipline decisions from 1999 through the present, including admonitions, administrative suspensions, and dismissals.
Community Legal Services and Counseling CenterCommunity Legal Services and Counseling Center (CLSACC) is a volunteer-based agency combining legal assistance with mental health counseling. Legal services offered by volunteer lawyers include disability benefits, family law, housing and immigration law.
Complaints About AttorneysThe Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers offers information about filing a complaint against a lawyer and provides links to agencies that handle attorney discipline.
Consumer ProtectionThe Massachusetts Attorney General's Consumer Advocacy and Response Division offers information about its consumer protection services, debt, mortgages and foreclosures, and utilities; a list of complaints against businesses; a directory of local consumer programs; and forms and instructions for filing a consumer complaint.
Lawyer DirectorySearch the Board of Bar Overseers directory of Massachusetts attorneys by name, bar number, and location.
Lawyer Fee DisputesThe Massachusetts Bar Association offers an arbitration program to help resolve fee disputes between lawyers and clients.
Lawyer Referral and Legal AssistanceThe Massachusetts Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service by telephone or online form, a Dial-A-Lawyer free advice service by telephone, and free presentations about elder law.
Legal AssistanceFind links to a directory of organizations offering free or low-cost legal services, "Lawyer for the Day" volunteer lawyer programs, limited assistance representation, lawyer referral services, and Massachusetts and national lawyer directories.
Legal Services DirectorySearch a directory of Massachusetts organizations offering free and low-cost legal services by location, household information, and legal issue.
Working With a LawyerView information about working with a lawyer, including payment, confidentiality, criminal matters, and complaints.
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