LDA vs. attorney — the short version
Attorneys are licensed to give legal advice, advocate for clients, and appear in court. A Legal Document Assistant is registered with the county and bonded as required by California law to help people complete legal forms as a self-help service. You tell the LDA what you want on the documents; the LDA prepares them according to your instructions.
RightForm LDA is registered as LDA #234 in Kern County (registration expires 12/01/27). You can verify LDAs through the Kern County Clerk LDA directory or by calling (661) 868-3743.
Important notice
I am not an attorney. I can only provide self help services at your specific direction. RightForm LDA (#234) does not provide legal advice, representation, or strategy. We prepare documents based on the information and instructions you provide.
What RightForm LDA can do
- Prepare court and estate forms based on the information and instructions you provide
- Help organize document packages for filing or recording (filing itself may be your responsibility unless a package includes filing/service)
- Explain clerical next steps such as where fees are typically paid — without giving legal advice
- Serve Kern County clients and remote clients by phone, text, email, and document exchange
What an LDA cannot do
- Give legal advice or recommend a legal strategy
- Represent you in court or negotiate with the other side
- Select forms for you in a way that substitutes for legal judgment — you direct the work
- Claim to be an attorney or law firm
Services overview
Popular self-help document services include:
- Uncontested divorce / legal separation — starting at a competitive rate; call/text for quote
- Revocable living trusts — starting at a competitive rate; call/text for quote
- Name change petitions — starting at a competitive rate; call/text for quote
- Deeds, probate paperwork, guardianship/conservatorship documents, landlord-tenant notices, business formation forms, and more — see the fees & pricing
- Monthly free restraining-order document help for victims (ask for details)
Hours & how to reach us
Monday–Friday 8:30am–6:00pm; weekends by appointment. Call (661) 374-8458, text / cell (661) 432-6766, fax (661) 558-1528, or email ben@rightformlda.com. Service area: Kern County and remote. Virtual / service-area practice — no public street address is listed on this website.
When you may need an attorney instead
If your matter is contested, you need someone to advise you on rights and strategy, or you want representation in court, hire a licensed California attorney. An LDA is a fit when you already know which self-help documents you want prepared and can direct that work.