Margo Ann Dowd started Above the Rest Document Services in 1998 with the purpose of assisting consumers in navigating the complicated California legal documentation system without having to hire an attorney. We offer expert document preparation services in Chino CA at a cost that is affordable.
Keep reading to learn more and then contact us at 909-238-1363 if you have questions about the document preparation services we offer or anything else.
The Background of Our Founder
Margo Dowd has almost 30 years of experience in the document preparation services in Chino CA, having earned her Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies in 1993. In 1997, she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration, followed by a bachelor’s degree in law in 2012. Margo graduated from law school in 2014. (Juris Doctorate).
Margo is not a lawyer, but she has decided to stay in the field of document preparation services in Chino CA in order to better fulfill her clients’ requirements. As a result, Margo is unable to provide legal counsel. Margo is a CALDA member in good standing (California Association of Legal Document Assistants).
She assists her clients in achieving this goal by distributing legal materials that have been published or approved by a lawyer to her clients, preparing legal documents under her customers’ direction, and filing legal documents in the appropriate courts by providing forms and information, as well as a courier service to file documents in the correct court. Margo also helps her clients avoid the worry, money, and time of going to court by mediating their divorce. She can suggest customers to an attorney who best matches their requirements if a case gets disputed. She is bonded in accordance with California state law.
What is the Function of a Legal Document Assistant? (LDA)
Independent paralegals were previously a frequent term for Legal Document Assistants. Only those paralegals who work directly with attorneys may now be referred to as paralegals, beginning of January 1, 2000. Formerly known as Independent Paralegals, Legal Document Assistants are now the official title (LDAs). LDAs frequently have the same educational background as paralegals, and they are required by law to be registered and bonded in the county where they conduct business. Please keep in mind that a Legal Document Assistant a lawyer.
They can’t provide you legal advice or represent you in court since it’s against the law. Your LDA will be able to recommend you to an attorney if you require legal assistance. We can help with many of the document preparation services in Chino CA that you are in need of. Call us now at 909-238-1363 to get started.
