Clinics
Debt Collection Defense Clinic
Public Counsel holds clinics to help individuals dealing with debt collection. In-person appointments (masks may be required and provided) are available on the First Monday* of the month at the Vermont Square Library from 1-4pm, and on the First Friday* of the month at the RL Stevenson Library from 1-4pm. Zoom appointments also are available at other times.
Our services include:
- Responding to a debt collection lawsuit
- Responding to discovery requests from a creditor
- Claims of exemption for wage garnishment and bank levy
- Counsel and advice
PLEASE NOTE: Our in-person clinics will have some availability for walk-ins, but we recommend you make an appointment.
To make an appointment, please complete our online intake form:
Or call our intake line: (213) 385-2977, x328
If you have been sued in a debt collection case, visit our resources page for self-help guides.
Si le han demandado en un caso de cobro de deudas, visite nuestra página de recursos para guías de autoayuda.


First Monday
of the month*:
1:00-4:00 P.M.
Vermont Square Library
*Clinic on September 8, 2025, the second Monday, due to the Labor Day holiday falling on the first Monday.
First Friday
of the month*:
1:00-4:00 P.M.
RL Stevenson
Library
803 Spence St,
Los Angeles,
CA 90023
*Clinic on July 11, 2025, the second Friday, due to the Independence Day holiday falling on the first Friday.