Guardianship Clinic
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Public Counsel’s Guardianship Clinic provides free legal assistance to individuals involved in probate guardianship cases in Los Angeles County. Guardianship is a legal process where an adult caregiver obtains custody of a child to make decisions regarding the child’s care, education, and well-being when parents are unable to do so.
Clinic attorneys and trained volunteers offer guidance and support to individuals navigating all sides of guardianship matters. We assist with petitions for guardianship, visitation, termination of guardianship, and other related proceedings. Additionally, the clinic provides representation in a limited number of cases involving parents facing terminal illness and children who may qualify for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status visas.
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Public Counsel’s Child Youth & Family Advocacy project also engages in policy advocacy to ensure that families are not being inappropriately diverted to probate court after interactions with the child welfare system.
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Our staff work with clients and partners to identify patterns of injustice that impact and harm the communities we serve. Through strategic litigation, we effect large-scale change and systems reform while amplifying the power of affected communities and advancing public discourse.
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Public Counsel’s Guardianship Clinic offers free legal assistance to individuals involved in probate guardianship cases in Los Angeles County. We help with petitions for guardianship, visitation, termination of guardianship, and other related matters. Our team supports self-represented litigants by helping them complete court forms, understand legal procedures, and prepare for hearings.
More InfoThe clinic is open Monday–Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., on a first-come, first-served basis and can help only a limited number of visitors each day. Services are provided in person at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Second Floor, Room 227, 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
