Eviction Protection Defense Program

If served with a court eviction case, you must act promptly to defend and protect your rights in the matter. Even "innocent" people can be served with an Unlawful Detainer.

There are many people who may get caught up in situations not in their control. This may include being caught up in a foreclosure situation, being falsely accused of wrongdoing, or having payments not acknowledged or wrongfully refused. Even innocent people will be found guilty if they do not defend themselves.

If served with court papers, you should not avoid this matter. Failing to respond properly and in a timely fashion means that you are officially admitting "guilt" and are agreeing to be evicted. We know you will also suffer from a long term bad credit rating. Just moving out (or moving your business out) to avoid a Sheriff's lockout will not help at all. In fact, it only makes matters worse. Running from this problem will not work. Tenants facing court eviction must take the matter seriously and act promptly to protect valuable rights. Remember, if served with UNLAWFUL DETAINER papers, you MUST respond timely and within 5 days if personally served or you will LOSE the case and be evicted, even if you are innocent!

Shouldn't we all have equal rights with the court system?

Of course we should, but we don't. It is a noble goal to afford all citizens equal rights with our courts In a perfect world, we would not need lawyers to interpret and use the law to protect our rights. All persons, rich and poor, would have equal rights and equal treatment by the judicial system. Unfortunately, we do not live in a perfect world. The system is very complicated and good legal assistance and representation can easily make the difference between winning and losing any case.

Can I use Self Help tools to protect my rights in legal matters?

Education is very important. Knowledge is power, but to a limited degree. The law is very much like the health field. There are many things we can do on our own to protect and promote our health but when we are truly sick, we need to see a doctor. In California, there are things we can do to protect our rights without needing a lawyer. For example, you can be sure to read and understand documents before signing them. We can put oral agreements in writing so they can be enforced when problems arise, we can document them and send letters to confirm problems or conversations about resolving them. However, when legal documents are served or when action is threatened or commenced, it is time to get specialized legal assistance right away. If you attempt to "self-diagnose/help" after this point, you can easily say or do something (or fail to do something) that will cause the permanent loss of valuable rights. This is why you need to call immediately in order to get advice and direction from our knowledgeable staff. Call Now( 888)770-7896 x 1 for a representative.