Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye Entrusted with Legacy of Chief Justice Ronald George to Preserve Court Access for Financially Disadvantaged
Four years ago today an historic vote was held in the California Senate Judiciary Committee. The final vote tally was was 3-2, allowing Assembly Bill 590 to move forward in the legislative process. AB 590 included the Sargent Shriver Civil Counsel Act, which proposed to establish a pilot program for the appointment of legal representation for unrepresented low-income parties in civil matters involving basic human needs.
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Sacramento County Court Clerks File Non-Compliant Documents for Judge Pro Tem Attorneys
Sacramento County Family Court watchdogs and whistleblowers allege that the public court is operated by, and for the financial interests of the Sacramento County Bar Association Family Law Section. The organization dictates court policies and procedures, including local rules, which work to the advantage of member attorneys and to the disadvantage of "outsider" attorneys and especially the 70 percent of litigants who cannot afford counsel and are self-represented.
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Sacramento County Judge Pro Tem & Divorce Attorney Paula Salinger Allowed to File Unlawful Documents with Court
Sacramento County Family Court watchdogs and whistleblowers allege that the public court is operated by, and for the financial interests of the Sacramento County Bar Association Family Law Section. The organization dictates court policies and procedures, including local rules, which work to the advantage of member attorneys and to the disadvantage of "outsider" attorneys and especially the 70 percent of litigants who cannot afford counsel and are self-represented.
This responsive declaration filed by a pro per litigant details unlawful tactics used by SCBA Family Law Section attorneys. Divorce attorney Paula Salinger is a sworn temporary judge of Sacramento County Superior Court and a member of the SCBA Family Law Section. Sacramento Family Court watchdogs and whistleblowers have documented that court administrators and employees unlawfully provide preferential treatment for divorce lawyers who also serve as judge pro tems in the same court. This is the first document in a two-document set consisting of this responsive declaration and the companion memorandum of points and authorities. Click here to view the memorandum.
The Judicial Council of California provides reports, infomation and other data about self-represented litigants in California. This link provides the following list:
