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About
Mission Statement
To involve, encourage, and support bar association members, to serve as a liaison to the Marin County courts, and to educate the community and enhance access to legal services.
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About
Mission Statement
To involve, encourage, and support bar association members, to serve as a liaison to the Marin County courts, and to educate the community and enhance access to legal services.
Get Involved
- Volunteer with MCBA
Join a committee, chair a section, serve on Board of Directors, and more
- Pro Bono Opportunities
Legal Aid of Marin, Lawyers in the Library, Settlement Conference Mediators, Fee Arbitrators, and more
- MCBA Legal Education Scholarship
Provides funds to financially disadvantaged law students pursuing a law degree
- Volunteer with MCBA
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Membership
Membership in MCBA demonstrates your support for the core values of our legal system—equal justice for all through equal access to an independent judicial system. MCBA involves, encourages, and supports bar association members, serves as a liaison to the Marin County courts, educates the community, and enhances access to legal services.
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The Marin Lawyer
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12th Annual MCLE Fair
Thu | Nov 14, 2019
Lunch Buffet
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Attorney Resources
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- Courts
- Local Rules
- Attorney Support
State Bar Assistance Program, Attorney self-assessment, The Other Bar, AA, NA
- Arbitration and Mediation
- ADR Directory
- Fee Arbitration
- Partner Legal Organizations
State Bar of California, ALMA, MCWL, Legal Aid of Marin
Pro Bono Opportunities for Lawyers
- Volunteer for Lawyers in the Library
Volunteer for the Lawyers in the Library program
- Other Pro Bono Opportunities
Legal Aid of Marin, Settlement Conference Mediators, Fee Arbitrators, and more
Community Resources
Need a lawyer?
- Lawyer Referral Service
- Lawyers in the Library
Free 20 minute consultations to the public
Are you having a fee dispute with a lawyer?
- Community Legal Assistance
Services for those with limited financial resources
- Arbitration and Mediation
- Public Programs
YWCA Youth Court, Community Court, Mock Trial, Teens and the Law
- MCBA Legal Education Scholarship
Provides funds to financially disadvantaged law students
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Pro Bono Opportunities
- Lawyers in the Library
Volunteer for the Lawyers in the Library program
- Other Pro Bono Opportunities
Legal Aid of Marin, Settlement Conference Mediators, Fee Arbitrators, and more
Get Involved
- Volunteer with MCBA
Join a committee, chair a section, serve on Board of Directors, and more
- MCBA Legal Education Scholarship
Provides funds to financially disadvantaged law students pursuing a law degree
- Lawyers in the Library
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To involve, encourage and support Bar Association members, to serve as a liaison to the Marin County courts, and to educate the community and enhance access to legal services.
Tue | Nov 12
Tue
Nov 12
12-1P
Section Meeting
Brown Bag Lunch
1.0 CLE | General
Editor's Introduction
Fire, Rent Control and the Many Facets of the District Attorney’s Office
Nov 04, 2019
By Robert Rosborough
A reminder about our useful December 2017 fire issue of the Marin Lawyer, the new rent control statute and multiple contributions from the District Attorney's office, including an interview with Lori Frugoli.
President's Message
Courtroom by Candlelight
Nov 03, 2019
By Charles Dresow
The dedication of the Marin County Superior Court Bench, staff, security, bailiffs, deputy public defenders and deputy district attorneys shone even as the lights dimmed during the recent blackout. All of these individuals showed up to work and remarkably kept the Court functioning during the unprecedented challenge presented by the power outage.
A Civil Solution to Preventing Gun Violence
Nov 02, 2019
By Dori Ahana
The prevention of gun-related violence is a top priority for law enforcement. Accordingly, law enforcement agencies have begun to turn increasingly to the Gun Violence Restraining Order ("GVRO") as a tool to help avert tragedies resulting from gun violence. In California, GVROs are civil court orders that prohibit a person from owning, purchasing, possessing, receiving, or having in their custody or control, any firearms or ammunition.
Beyond Prosecution: The District Attorney’s Office Resolves Consumer and Community Disputes
Nov 02, 2019
By Kristina Warcholski
Did you know that your District Attorney's Office serves the community in more than just a prosecutorial role? For more than 40 years, the Marin County District Attorney's Office has had a Consumer Protection Division which has provided no-cost dispute resolution assistance to thousands of Marin County residents.
Why Rent Control is Not a Solution
Nov 02, 2019
By Len Rifkind
Effective January 1, 2020, millions of California residential units become subject to statewide rent control and just cause eviction controls due to the passage of AB 1482. While tenants may cheer, mind the old adage, “Be careful what you wish for.” Rent control may well limit rent growth on current occupied units and enable existing tenants to remain in their units longer; however, it discourages new housing starts. Lack of housing supply is the true culprit in causing high rents.
The Tenant Protection Act of 2019: The Basics of Statewide Rent Control and Just Cause Eviction
Nov 02, 2019
By Vincent DeMartini
Governor Newsom recently signed the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 into law, which for the first time enacts statewide just cause eviction limitations and annual rent caps on rental housing. The Act's provisions are effective January 1, 2020 but sunset after 10 years.
Membership
Members who make time to meet with their colleagues at MCBA events gain value from local connections and stay current with updates in the courts. Marin Superior Court Judges often comment that the most skilled lawyers are usually active MCBA members.
Sections
MCBA offers Sections in 12 legal practice areas. Each Section provides continuing legal education (CLE) and offers networking opportunities tailored to its members.
Community
MCBA provides resource listings for community services including low cost legal services, attorney referral services, partnerships with community legal organizations, and mediation services.
Directory
Browse our member directory for member listings in numerous legal practice areas.
