CALIFORNIA STATE MATTERS ONLYOnline service · Email correspondence
CALIFORNIA STATE COURTS ONLY

Your documents.
Prepared with care.

Professional civil litigation document preparation for self-represented Californians, based on your information and instructions.

Document preparation only. We do not file documents with courts, serve documents, appear in court, or represent clients. You are responsible for court filing and service.

100% online service   Email communication only   No visits or phone consultations

Illustration of California legal documents and courthouse architecture HOW IT WORKS

Start with a written estimate.

  1. 01Tell us what you needSubmit your document details online.
  2. 02Receive an email replyWe normally reply within 1–2 business days by email.
  3. 03Document preparationDocuments are prepared from your instructions if you choose to proceed.
Document preparationBased on your instructions
California onlyState court matters, not federal
Online & emailWritten requests and replies

CA Legal Document Preparation Services

CA Legal Document Assistant is a registered and bonded Legal Document Assistant (LDA) providing document preparation services to individuals and non-corporate businesses throughout California. Our services are limited to California state matters only and do not include federal matters or matters governed by the laws of any other state. Backed by over 13 years of experience, we focus on assisting self-represented clients with the preparation of documents related to their legal matters. Our role is to prepare legal documents based solely on your specific instructions. We are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice or represent you in court.

What We Do

  • Civil Litigation Document Preparation: Comprehensive preparation of legal documents for civil matters, from initial pleadings to post-judgment document preparation. Our services are designed to support self-represented individuals and non-corporate businesses who choose to handle their own cases.
  • Document Review and Preparation Services: We provide meticulous formatting, organization, and preparation of legal documents in accordance with applicable formatting and procedural requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, contracts, agreements, petitions, and responses. All documents are prepared strictly based on your instructions and the information you provide.
  • Document Assistance: We assist with the formatting and organization of requested documents based on your information and instructions.

Discovery-Focused Civil Litigation Support

While we handle all phases of civil litigation document preparation, discovery is one of the most critical stages of any lawsuit. In many cases, the outcome of litigation is heavily influenced by how discovery materials are organized, prepared, and managed.

Discovery is also the most difficult phase for self-represented individuals. It involves strict deadlines, large volumes of documents, multiple rounds of requests and responses, and detailed procedural requirements. For many individuals, discovery quickly becomes the point where litigation feels overwhelming.

A significant portion of our civil litigation work is dedicated to discovery-related document preparation. These matters often require extensive document organization, indexing, sequencing, and the assembly of production-ready materials over an extended period of time. Because of the scope and volume involved, discovery matters are frequently handled as larger, project-based engagements rather than single-document requests.

Professional Quality

Our document preparation emphasizes clear organization, proper formatting, and completeness suitable for cases where documents may be reviewed by opposing counsel. Clients often choose our services because they require documents that are organized, clear, and professionally prepared.

Areas of Civil Litigation We Serve

We prepare legal documents for various civil litigation issues, including, but not limited to:

  • Breach of Contract
  • Real Estate Disputes
  • Personal Injury (Auto Accident)
  • Employment Disputes
  • Business Disputes
  • Insurance and Bond Claims
  • Medical and Legal malpractice
  • Declaratory Relief Actions
  • Property Damage Claims
  • Partition Actions
  • Quiet Title Actions

Flexible Service Scope – Full Case or Partial Document Requests

While we are capable of assisting with all stages of legal document preparation, clients are not required to retain us for an entire case. Our services may be requested on a full-project basis or for specific portions only, depending on your needs and instructions.

Many clients choose to engage our services for individual documents or limited phases of their legal matters, such as drafting, formatting, organization, or preparation of specific filings, while handling other aspects of their case independently.

Whether you require assistance with a single document, a specific litigation phase, or a larger, multi-document project, our role remains the same: to prepare documents strictly according to your instructions and the information you provide, with careful attention to applicable procedural and formatting requirements.

Service Details

  • Customers identify the documents and supply the information and instructions for preparation.
  • Small Claims Court document requests are not offered.

Empowering Self-Representation

Our services are designed for those who have chosen to represent themselves in legal matters. We provide professional document preparation services based on the information and instructions you provide, with careful attention to organization, accuracy, and formatting. Our role is to prepare documents according to your instructions and applicable filing requirements.

Document preparation only. We do not file or serve court documents. All services are online and correspondence is by email only; there are no in-person or telephone consultations. To request a quote, submit an estimate request.

Contact Us

Submit an Estimate Request to tell us which documents you need. We will reply by email.