Free Legal Research Services

Directory of law-related web resources.

A website offering the latest news from the State Bar. The State Bar's previous publication the California Bar Journal can be found below.

The State Bar of California's official publication. Issues from 1996 to May 2017

Directory of California's legislative, judicial, and executive officials. Includes contact information for local, state, and federal officials.

Comprehensive, commercial site with links to some Supreme Court and Court of Appeals cases, codes and statutes and court information. Municipal Codes and Ordinances

The League of California Cities defend and expand local control through advocacy efforts in the Legislature, at the ballot box, in the courts, and through strategic outreach that informs and educates the public, policymakers, and opinion leaders.

The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) was established by the Legislature in 1959 to set minimum selection and training standards for California law enforcement

(California's official site) Portal providing access to state and local agency websites as well as statistics about the state.

The California Ballot Measures Database is a comprehensive, searchable source of information on California ballot propositions and initiatives from 1911 to the present.

Text of ballot initiatives, election results and general voter information.

The site includes the minutes, recommendations, and staff memorandums of the Commission.

Provides information on assembly members and the Assembly Daily File.

Information on current senators, a searchable database of current Senate and Assembly legislation, and committee information.

Nonpartisan agency providing fiscal and policy advice to the legislature. Includes the LAO's analysis of ballot propositions and a searchable database of LAO publications.

Maintained by the Office of the California Legislative Counsel, this site is an excellent source of information about California legislation and enacted laws. Includes information about Bills (and resolutions and constitutional amendments). You can search by bill number, or keyword (1999 to Present). Includes the full text, status, history, analysis and any available veto messages. Measures prior to 1999 can be found below on the Official California Legislative Information site.

Maintained by the Office of the California Legislative Counsel, this site is an excellent source of information about California legislation and enacted laws. Includes information about Bills (and resolutions and constitutional amendments). You can search by session, house of origin, bill number, author or keyword (1993 to November 2016). Includes the full text, status, history, analysis and any available veto messages.

This bipartisan office develops public policy initiatives for the Senate. The site includes ballot proposition analyses and legislative highlights.

The California jury instructions approved by the Judicial Council are the official instructions for use in the state of California.

Maintained by the Judicial Branch of California, the site is an excellent resource for California Supreme Court and Appellate Court Information.

View and select forms arranged by category or by number.

Court rules organized by category.

Browse to find the resource you need, or use the drop down menus on the main search page to select resources.

Includes directions, filing fees, schedules, and additional administrative information.

Links to the Superior Courts in California.

Opinions from 1932 to present.

Slip opinions issued within the last 120 days and unpublished opinions from the last 60 days.

Search or browse the index of links to California agency web sites.

Access Attorney General opinions (1980 to current), speeches, and consumer-oriented legal publications.

Contains current agency regulations browse-able by title and also searchable by keyword. There is also an agency list which allows for the location of regulations by the authoring agency.

Schedule a meeting with the attorney general, file a complaint or report or search for DOJ programs.

Helps taxpayers file tax returns timely, accurately, and pay the correct amount to fund services important to Californians. Includes tax forms.

Includes the governor's legislative agenda, executive orders, and budget.

Provides the complete text of the Register from January 1, 2018 - Present.

A list of case law that has invalidated California regulations. You may search by party name or by agency.

Reference source for state policies, procedures and regulations.

Serve Californians by effectively overseeing financial service providers; enforcing laws and regulations; promoting innovation and fair and honest business practices; enhancing consumer awareness; and protecting consumers by preventing potential marketplace risks, fraud, and abuse.

Under the Commissioner’s direction, the Department uses its authority to protect Californians from insurance rates that are excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory, oversee insurer solvency to pay claims, set standards for agents and broker licensing, perform market conduct reviews of insurance companies, resolve consumer complaints, and investigate and prosecute insurance fraud.

The mission of the Appeals Board is to fairly, timely and efficiently resolve appeals and to provide clear, consistent guidance to the public, thereby promoting workplace safety and health.

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest state departments with employees at hundreds of service locations throughout the state. Since 1936, we have connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State.

Full text of ethics opinions issued by the State Bar of California Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct.

We are dedicated to ensuring that you have safe, reliable utility service at reasonable rates, protecting against fraud, and promoting the health of California’s economy.

Brief article on how and why to use legislative history publications.

From the California State Assembly Chief Clerk. Access the following texts: Assembly Journals (1849 - 2011); Assembly and Senate Final Histories (1881-2015).

Guide to researching and compiling California legislative histories.

Excellent step-by-step guide to compiling a California legislative history.

This page contains links to state of California insurance statues and regulations as well as all other California statues and regulations.