NOTICE REGARDING LEGAL ADVICE

California Government Code Section 2404 and California Business & Professions Code Section 6125 expressly prohibit the County Clerk-Recorder and their deputies from the practice of law.

The California Supreme Court has defined the "the practice of law" to include legal advice and the preparation of legal instruments. (Baron v. Los Angeles (1970) 2 Cal.3d 535, 542-543.)

Therefore, please do not think staff are being uncooperative when it is suggested that customers make their own decisions or to consult an attorney or legal document assistant when determining the document(s) to record or completing any legal form.

Madera County Registered Legal Document Assistants

Free Legal Forms & Instructions Courtesy of The Sacramento County Public Law Library