The area of Altadena is located near downtown Los Angeles and has some of the most spectacular views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Although it was originally built to be a suburb of nearby Pasadena, Altadena has long refused to be annexed by the city. During the winter holidays, a seven-tenths of a mile stretch of road is converted into Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena. This display of lights and decorations has been going on since 1920 and is the oldest large-scale outdoor Christmas lighting display in the world.

If you need the services of a legal professional in Altadena, you have a choice among the many talented Altadena lawyers. These attorneys regularly represent their clients in a wide range of legal areas including personal injury, tax, bankruptcy, criminal defense, DUI, automobile accidents, divorce, child custody, and more.

There is an ongoing class action suit that residents of Altadena can join if they wish. The lawsuit was brought against the county of Los Angeles by a group of concerned citizens living in unincorporated areas in the county. The lawsuit claims that the county had engaged in illegal taxation of the unincorporated areas based upon violations of Proposition 13, Proposition 218, the California Elections Code, and the California and United States constitutions. As Altadena is an unincorporated area in Los Angeles County, any residents or businesses there can join the lawsuit if they wish.

If you are ready to file your lawsuit that arose in Altadena, you will likely be in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. This is by far the largest and busiest court system within the state and that makes it all the more important that your attorney is familiar and experienced in this court system.

When you are ready to find such an attorney in Altadena, LegalMatch is here to help you. We offer clients like yourself a free, online service that can quickly and effectively match you to attorneys in your area that are experienced in the areas of law that your case will touch upon. As well, you can also look through our LegalCenter where you will find great hints and tips that will be useful for you.

To find out more about the legal scene in Altadena, you can visit these external links:

• California Courts
• Los Angeles County Bar Association
• California Laws
• Lawyer Referral Services for Los Angeles County, California