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:

Online Intake

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

1201 W 48th St,

Los Angeles,

CA 90037

*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.

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