A People’s Choice

Specialties

Specializing in low-​cost, self-​help, non-​attorney legal document preparation in probate, divorce, estate planning, incorporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), nonprofits, stepparent adoption, adult adoption, independent adoption, name change for adults or minors, guardianship, conservatorship, civil matters, evictions and unlawful detainers and much more. A People’s Choice is not an attorney. We can only provide self help services at your specific direction.

B & P Code Section 6408.5(a).

Don’t let the legal system scare you. Most common legal proceedings do not require an attorney. We get the job done for a low, flat fee; and save you thousands of dollars in unnecessary attorney fees.

History

Established in 1980.

A People’s Choice was originally started due to the high demand for low cost legal document preparation services, mainly through attorney referrals for those people unable to afford full attorney representation. Over the years, the office has expanded to offer services covering all California courts. A People’s Choice offers both local and online service thru their comprehensive web site, which enables them to serve customers worldwide who find themselves dealing with the California court system in a variety of routine legal proceedings. Reg. LDA #5, Vta Co.; exp. 11÷30÷16

Meet the Business Owner

Sandy M.

Business Owner

Sandra M. McCarthy, founder of A People’s Choice, has worked exclusively in the legal field since 1976. She served as the 2004 – 2005 President of CALDA (California Association of Legal Document Assistants.) During her career, she obtained a Paralegal Certificate from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has also worked as a free-​lance paralegal, law office manager and paralegal studies teacher; and has co-​authored numerous legal self-​help publications. In the early 1980’s, her business was established mainly through attorney referrals for those people unable to afford full attorney representation. As a registered Legal Document Assistant, she has dedicated her office to providing low-​cost, self-​help document preparation services for California consumers.