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Direct Services

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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Policy Advocacy

We address the root causes of inequities in our society by advocating for inclusive policy solutions in collaboration with grassroots coalitions and the communities most impacted by systemic oppression.

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Impact Litigation

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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Pro Bono Partnerships

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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Guide

12/02/25

¿Necesito Presentar Una Reclamacion De Exencion?

He recibido un embargo de mi salario o un aviso de embargo bancario ¿que hago? Si se ha emitido un juicio o una demanda contra usted, es posible que reciba...

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Guide

12/02/25

Do I Need a Claim of Exemption?

I’ve received a wage garnishment or bank levy notice, now what? If a judgment in a lawsuit against you has been issued, you may receive a notice and paperwork from...

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Guide

12/02/25

Guía Para Responder a Quejas No Verificadas En Demandas Legales De Cobro De Deudas

Una demanda legal de cobro de deudas es una demanda legal donde alguien (el demandante) lo está demandando (el demandado) por no pagar una deuda. La demanda legal empieza con...

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How We Work

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Direct Services

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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Policy Advocacy

We address the root causes of inequities in our society by advocating for inclusive policy solutions in collaboration with grassroots coalitions and the communities most impacted by systemic oppression.

Learn More

Impact Litigation

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.

Learn More

Pro Bono Partnerships

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.

Learn More

Popular Resources

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Guide

12/02/25

¿Necesito Presentar Una Reclamacion De Exencion?

He recibido un embargo de mi salario o un aviso de embargo bancario ¿que hago? Si se ha emitido un juicio o una demanda contra usted, es posible que reciba...

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Guide

12/02/25

Do I Need a Claim of Exemption?

I’ve received a wage garnishment or bank levy notice, now what? If a judgment in a lawsuit against you has been issued, you may receive a notice and paperwork from...

Learn More

Guide

12/02/25

Guía Para Responder a Quejas No Verificadas En Demandas Legales De Cobro De Deudas

Una demanda legal de cobro de deudas es una demanda legal donde alguien (el demandante) lo está demandando (el demandado) por no pagar una deuda. La demanda legal empieza con...

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Events

10/10/23

EVENT UPDATE: Rescheduling the date of the William O. Douglas Award Dinner

UPDATE, 1/22/24: We have successfully rescheduled our William O. Douglas Award Dinner for Sunday, February 25th, 2024, at the elegant Beverly Wilshire, A Four Season’s Hotel.

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ORIGINAL MESSAGE, 10/10/23: Public Counsel is rescheduling our William O. Douglas Award Dinner, currently scheduled for Thursday, November 2, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Many of you are likely aware that UNITE HERE! Local 11 is calling for a boycott of the Beverly Hilton and other Los Angeles area hotels. We stand with hotel workers, and because there has been no resolution, we made the decision last week that we will not host our event at the Hilton this year.

We will keep you informed when the dinner is rescheduled. We look forward to welcoming you, our guests, and our honorees, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Mattel, Inc., and Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP at a date in the new year.

While we understand the significance of this postponement, we remain deeply excited and committed to celebrating the tireless efforts and commendable achievements of our honorees, clients, and community. The spirit and energy of the William O. Douglas Award Dinner has always been driven by our incredible community, and it will shine even brighter when we come together again. Our team is working diligently to find a new date to ensure this event remains the festive and uplifting celebration it has always been. Your support and patience mean the world to us, and we cannot wait to share an unforgettable evening with you soon!

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