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Our team provides free direct legal services and support or matches clients with pro bono advocates, ensuring they have a partner standing with them, their families,  and our communities as they pursue justice.

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Promoción de la política

Abordamos las causas profundas de las desigualdades en nuestra sociedad abogando por soluciones políticas inclusivas en colaboración con las coaliciones de base y las comunidades más afectadas por la opresión sistémica.

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Our team provides free direct legal services and support or matches clients with pro bono advocates, ensuring they have a partner standing with them, their families,  and our communities as they pursue justice.

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Since its inception, Public Counsel has relied upon the generous donation of pro bono services from lawyers, legal professionals, and law students as the keystone for our model of delivering free legal services to low-income communities.

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Guía sobre cómo presentar y notificar una respuesta a una demanda no verificada

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How to File and Serve a Response to a Complaint—Self Help Reference Guide

How to file and serve a response to an unverified complaint. NOTE: This instructional packet is not legal advice. You should not use this packet “as-is.” Instead, you should modify...

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Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Right for Me? Handout

This handout is intended as a general overview of alternatives to Chapter 7 bankruptcy and some considerations before filing.

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Our team provides free direct legal services and support or matches clients with pro bono advocates, ensuring they have a partner standing with them, their families,  and our communities as they pursue justice.

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Promoción de la política

Abordamos las causas profundas de las desigualdades en nuestra sociedad abogando por soluciones políticas inclusivas en colaboración con las coaliciones de base y las comunidades más afectadas por la opresión sistémica.

Más información

Litigios de impacto

Our team provides free direct legal services and support or matches clients with pro bono advocates, ensuring they have a partner standing with them, their families,  and our communities as they pursue justice.

Más información

Asociaciones Pro Bono

Since its inception, Public Counsel has relied upon the generous donation of pro bono services from lawyers, legal professionals, and law students as the keystone for our model of delivering free legal services to low-income communities.

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09/26/25

Guía sobre cómo presentar y notificar una respuesta a una demanda no verificada

¿Cómo presento y notifico una respuesta a una demanda?

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09/26/25

How to File and Serve a Response to a Complaint—Self Help Reference Guide

How to file and serve a response to an unverified complaint. NOTE: This instructional packet is not legal advice. You should not use this packet “as-is.” Instead, you should modify...

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09/26/25

Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Right for Me? Handout

This handout is intended as a general overview of alternatives to Chapter 7 bankruptcy and some considerations before filing.

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01/31/25

How to Write an Adversary Proceeding Complaint Self-Help Guide

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An adversary proceeding is a lawsuit that relates to a bankruptcy case. There are a number of reasons to file an adversary proceeding. A creditor might file an adversary proceeding to determine that a debt included in a debtor’s bankruptcy cannot be discharged. On the other hand, a debtor might file one to attempt to get their student loans discharged.

The first step to filing an adversary proceeding is drafting your complaint. This guide will provide general information on how to write your complaint, including form and style requirements unique to the Central District of California Bankruptcy Court and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy and Civil Procedure.

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Required Courses When you File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

All individuals who file a chapter 7 bankruptcy must take two courses to receive a discharge of their debts: Credit Counseling and Personal Financial Management. This guide will help you...

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How to Complete the Adversary Proceeding Cover Sheet Self-Help Guide

Unless you file your adversary proceeding case electronically, your adversary proceeding complaint must be filed with a completed Adversary Proceeding Cover Sheet (Official Form 1040). The clerk of court needs...

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How to Write an Adversary Proceeding Complaint Self-Help Guide

An adversary proceeding is a lawsuit that relates to a bankruptcy case. There are a number of reasons to file an adversary proceeding. A creditor might file an adversary proceeding...

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