Los Angeles County Bar Association - Legal Resources, Court Closures, and News Regarding the Los Angeles Fires

Posted on: Jan 8, 2025
If you have been impacted by the recent fires and are looking for legal guidance, please refer to this information posted by the California State Bar. In addition, LACBA’s SmartLaw Lawyer Referral Service may also be able to help. Please contact them at https://www.smartlaw.org.

In addition, Watch Duty, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real time.

Court Closures:

• Hollywood Courthouse to Close on Thursday, Jan. 9, Due to Sunset Fire
• Sylmar Juvenile Courthouse to Remain Closed on Thursday, Jan. 9, Due to Hurst Fire
• Due to the wildfires nearby, the Richard H. Chambers United States Courthouse will be closed today, Wednesday, January 8, 2025. We will post an update here when it reopens. The Court remains open elsewhere and for efiling.

Additional Resources:

• Palisades Fire: Red Cross Opens Emergency Shelter
• Find Open Shelters and Disaster Relief Services

Please check the LACBA news story for up-to-date information.