About Us

SOS AYUDA LEGAL

We are experienced professional in the fields of special education, legal services, self-determination, mediation, advocacy, community leadership,  and entrepreneurship with more than 35 years of experience.  She began her career as a teacher,  California Court (Civil and Family law) mediator, and foray into the legal industry before directing her strategic vision on making SOS Ayuda Legal, a prominent force in legal documents and forms preparation, per clients' requests.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide self-represented clients, with high-quality, ethical, creative, affordable, and result-oriented legal document preparation services, in a timely manner, while holding our high standards of excellence and commitment to our clients. 

Our clients' reviews certified that we are honoring it. 

Maria Ruiz-Merroth, owner of SOS ParaLegal, LLC

Education

  • Digital Marketing Certificate – the University of California, Irvine (UCI), California, 2022.
  • American Bar Association-Paralegal (Cum Laude)  – the University of California, Irvine (UCI), California, 2019.
  • Court Interpreter Credential – Spanish. SCSI, Santa Fe Spring, California. 2019.
  • D. Ed. ( c ) in Higher Education & Administration (Cum Laude)   - University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 1994.
  • M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education -Suffolk University, Boston Massachusetts. (Cum Laude) 1980.
  • B.S.  in Special Education - Avepane University. (Cum Laude) Caracas, Venezuela. 1977.

Certifications/ Specialties

  • En16Horas Cambia tu Vida. Training with Dr. Sergio Sedas. February 18 & 19, 2023. Monterrey, Mexico.
  • Independent Facilitator and Mentor Training  -Person-Centered Planning (PCP) - Self-Determination Program. Autism Society of Los Angeles (ASLA), Los Angeles, CA. June 2021 to March 2022.
  • Confronting Digital Extremism, OC Human Relations Commission & University of California (UCI) Jun 9 to Aug 4, 2021.
  • Person-Centered Planning (PCP)- Self-Determination Program. ELARC, Los Angeles, CA. 2019.
  • Independent Facilitator – Self-Determination Program.  ELARC  & DDS. Los Angeles, CA. 2019.
  • Independent Facilitator – Self-Determination Program. DUV & ASLA. Los Angeles, CA. 2019.
  • Independent Facilitator – Self-Determination Program. RCOC  Santa Ana, CA. 2019.
  • California Divorce Mediator OC Human Relations Commission, California. 2018.
  • Behavioral Functional Assessment and Intervention Plan (FBP) Certification, Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis (IABA) Los Angeles, CA 2002.
  • Dispute Resolution-Mediation Certificate. OC Human Relations Commission, California, 2009.
  • Behavioral Assessment of Newborns and Older Infants. Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, Mass 1981.

Licenses in California

Bonded & Registered in California

Orange County

  • Unlawful Detainer Assistant (UDA) - Orange County, California. #017. Exp-Date: 07/07/2026.
  • Legal Document Assistant  (LDA) – Orange County, California. #509. Exp- Date : 07/15/2026.

Memberships

  • American Association of Mediators (AAM) Certified Mediator Member since 2020.
  • California Association of Legal Document Assistant (CALDA) Voting Member since 2020.
  • OC Human Relations - Volunteer Mediator since 2008.
  • Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA) Sustaining Member since 2020.

On Going Volunteering/ Pro Bono

  • Court Volunteer Mediation.  Central Justice Center.  The Superior Court of California. Santa Ana, CA since 2021.
  • Court Volunteer Mediation.  North Justice Center.  The Superior Court of California. Fullerton, CA since 2008
  • Special Education Advocacy  & Parent Education- Pro Bono - TACA, Latinos Parents Mentors, Fiesta Educativa,  Yo Domino Mi IEP, CA since 2002.
  • Founder and President of Yo Domino Mi IEP, LLC.  Parents' Training about the IEP process. CA since 2019.
  • Appointed Member - California Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC)on Early Intervention - DDS.  since  2021.
  • Public Counsel - Bilingual (Spanish) Consultant Volunteer  https://publiccounsel.org/ -  CA since 2021.

How to Contact Us

 

               Hablamos Español 

                             PHONE:                               (949) 326- 6612

EMAIL:
sos5ayudalegal@gmail.com

ADDRESS: 

600 W Santa Ana Blvd, Suite 206,    Santa Ana, CA 92701

Across from The Federal Building 

HOURS:
Monday - Friday: 9 AM-5 PM Saturday: Pre-Pay appointment ONLY

Sunday: Closed

 

Forms of Payments

 

 

SOS Ayuda Legal is ready to assist you, per your request, with the preparation of your legal documents. Give us a call at (949) 326-6612 or submit the contact form.


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    Disclaimer:
    SOS Ayuda Legal, LLC is not a law firm and is not and will not act as your attorney. We can only provide self-help services under your specific direction. SOS Ayuda Legal, LLC cannot represent you in court in any matter, select legal forms, or give legal advice. Services are provided at your request and are not a substitute for the advice of a lawyer. If you need to consult with an attorney, please contact the California Courts Self-Help Center near you. Legal document preparation is provided to the public under the Business & Professional Code 6400. Registered and bonded by The Orange County Clerk-Recorder LDA #509, and UDA #017. 
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