Legal Document Assistants (LDA’s) were once known as Independent Paralegals. However, as of January 1, 2000, the law changed and now only paralegals working directly for attorneys can be known as Paralegals. We Independent Paralegals are now officially called Legal Document Assistants (LDAs).

LDAs are REQUIRED by law to be registered and bonded in the county in which they have their principal place of business.

Please Note:

• A Legal Document Assistant is NOT an attorney;
• By law, Legal Document Assistants cannot give you legal advice OR represent you in court;
• If you need to consult with an attorney, your LDA will be able to provide you with a referral;
• Always ask the LDA if he or she is bonded and registered in their county. This is for your protection.