Take the mystery out of your deposition with this comprehensive guide.

Getting deposed? Here's the book you need.

Nolo's Deposition Handbook is for anyone who will conduct a deposition or will be deposed; providing all the information, tips and instructions you need whether or not you're represented by a lawyer. Packed with concrete suggestions and examples, the book explains how to:

arrange a convenient date

prepare for the deposition

respond to questions with aplomb

ask the right questions

You'll even learn the three "golden rules" for answering questions and the trick questions lawyers often use to influence testimony.

Written by two UCLA law professors and attorneys, Nolo's Deposition Handbook provides all the information you need to sail through the deposition process with confidence.

A perfect book for law students, lawyers, legal assistants, witnesses, expert witnesses and people who represent themselves in court....

Prepare and present a winning civil court case!

Written in plain English, Represent Yourself in Court breaks down the trial process into easy-to-understand steps so that you can act as your own lawyer -- safely and efficiently. Find out what to say, how to say it, even where to stand when you address the judge and jury.

Armed with these simple but thorough instructions, you'll be well prepared to achieve good results, without the cost of an attorney. Find out how to:

file court papers

handle depositions and interrogatories

comply with courtroom procedures

pick a jury

prepare your evidence and line up witnesses

present your opening statement and closing argument

cross-examine hostile witnesses

understand and apply rules of evidence

locate, hire and effectively use expert witnesses

make and respond to your opponent's objections

get limited help from an attorney as needed

monitor the work of an attorney if you decide to hire one

Whether you are a plaintiff or a defendant, this book will help you confidently handle a divorce, personal injury case, landlord/tenant dispute, breach of contract, small business dispute or any other civil lawsuit.

The 6th edition is completely updated to include the latest rules and court procedures and more sample documents to help guide you through your case.

What's New
The 6th Edition of Represent Yourself in Court contains completely updated legal information, including:

updated discovery rules

new information about electronic discovery and the use of electronic evidence, and

a new section that contains an example of a custody hearing....

Criminal law rules and procedures, explained in plain English.

The criminal justice system becomes increasingly complex each year as new laws and decisions can change legal standards dramatically. And at a time when even law enforcement is being affected by hiring freezes and budget cuts, the result is fewer resources and public programs for those accused of crimes, and their friends and families. That's why it's crucial that you have access to clear and complete explanations of all aspects of criminal law and procedure.

The Criminal Law Handbook answers your questions about every part of a criminal case, from cops to crooks. Find out everything you've ever wanted to know about how the system works, and the how and why police, lawyers and judges doing what they do. It covers:

arrests

booking

preliminary hearings

charges

bail

courts

arraignment

search and seizure

defenses

evidence

trials

plea bargains

sentencing

juveniles, and

"crimespeak," the language commonly used in criminal statutes.

The revised 11th edition covers all new Supreme Court rulings, as well as completely updated, meticulously researched changes to case law and new information on domestic violence law. (20080210)...