General Overview

· Facts About the American Judicial System - information on the federal and state judiciaries and how our system works.
www.abanet.org/media/factbooks/judifact.pdf

· How the Legal System Works
Where the laws of our land are interpreted and applied. The topics on this page will introduce you to our state and federal judicial systems and the role of courts in protecting our rights and freedoms. www.abanet.org/publiced/practical/books/family_legal_guide
/chapter_2.pdf

· The ABCs of Law - a plain English glossary of words you might hear in court. www.abanet.org/publiced/glossary.html

How Courts Work

· Courts and Legal Procedure
www.abanet.org/publiced/courts/courtslegal.html

· Steps in a Trial
www.abanet.org/publiced/courts/trialsteps.html

Resolving Disputes

· Ten Tips for Resolving Legal Disputes
Ten Tips (PDF)

· The ABA Guide to Resolving Legal Disputes Inside
and Outside the Courtroom
Learn More

· FREE Chapter: Small Claims Court: The "Fast Food" of the Legal System
Small Claims Court: the "Fast Food" of the Legal System

· Mediation
www.abanet.org/publiced/courts/courtsmediation.html

The Judiciary

· The Human Side of Being a Judge
www.abanet.org/publiced/courts/beingjudge.html