What is LDA? - Smart LDA

Hi there! If you are preparing your own legal documents because you cannot afford to hire an attorney and are now feeling overwhelmed, you are not alone. Thousands of people each year are caught in a legal matter and feel that they have no other choice but to do it themselves or hire an attorney. Unfortunately, hiring an attorney can sometimes cost you thousands of dollars. What you might need is a Legal Document Assistant also called an LDA.

An LDA is someone who has met the educational requirements of the Business & Professions Code 6400. They are bonded and registered with their county. LDA’s can help you complete your legal forms in matters of family law, wills and trust, civil litigations, small claims and more. As experienced and knowledgeable legal professionals, LDA’s save you a tremendous amount of time, energy and money. LDA’s can also file your paperwork with the court.

There are some limitations to an LDA such as:

They may not give you legal advice;
They may not represent you in court;
And they are not a replacement for an attorney.

At SmartLDA, we have the knowledge and experience to help you in your legal matters at an affordable price.