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ATTENTION:

Effective March 2, 2026, the Superior Court of Santa Barbara welcomed Angela Braun as the new Court Executive Officer. Local forms have been updated to reflect this change. Please use the latest versions available on our website. Prior versions will continue to be accepted during this transition period.

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Court Legal Resources

Find Legal Resources Below

  • Family Law Facilitator

    Free legal self-help assistance in family law

  • Family Court Services

    Free mediation of custody & visitation issues in family law cases

  • Legal Resource Center

    Free legal self-help assistance in designated civil, probate, and restraining order matters for residents of Santa Barbara County or non-residents with a case before the Santa Barbara Superior Court.

  • PEACE Parenting Class

    Free online class that is mandatory in family law cases with custody & visitation issues

  • Family Law Facilitator: Free Zoom Classes in Family Law

  • Probate Facilitator (North County cases only)

    For free legal help regarding these cases in the Cook or Lompoc Divisions of the court (North County):

    • Conservatorship of the Person only or
    • Guardianship of the Person only (not of the estate)

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