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Direct Services

Public Counsel 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

Public Counsel addresses 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

Public Counsel files strategic impact litigation so entire communities get the justice they deserve. By setting legal precedents and challenging unjust laws, our cases spark large-scale change in our society.

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Pro Bono Partnerships

Since its inception, Public Counsel has relied on pro bono attorneys, law students, paralegals, and other legal professionals to partner with us in supporting clients, taking on high-impact cases, and strengthening our advocacy efforts.

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Social Work Integration

Public Counsel values an interdisciplinary approach to law and social work that strengthens trauma-informed legal advocacy and advances effective outcomes across its work. 

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Report

06/01/26

Strengthening Civil Rights Enforcement in California Schools

California students and their families have lost critical tools for seeking redress when civil rights violations and unlawful discrimination occur in schools. To meet this moment, our coalition recommends four...

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Guide

05/12/26

Have I Been Properly Served?

Service means that you have officially been given notice of the summons and complaint in a lawsuit against you.

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Guide

05/12/26

¿Me Han Notificado Correctamente?

La notificación suele realizarse de dos maneras: notificación personal o notificación sustitutiva.

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How We Work

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Direct Services

Public Counsel 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

Policy Advocacy

Public Counsel addresses 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

Public Counsel files strategic impact litigation so entire communities get the justice they deserve. By setting legal precedents and challenging unjust laws, our cases spark large-scale change in our society.

Learn More

Pro Bono Partnerships

Since its inception, Public Counsel has relied on pro bono attorneys, law students, paralegals, and other legal professionals to partner with us in supporting clients, taking on high-impact cases, and strengthening our advocacy efforts.

Learn More

Social Work Integration

Public Counsel values an interdisciplinary approach to law and social work that strengthens trauma-informed legal advocacy and advances effective outcomes across its work. 

Learn More

Popular Resources

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Report

06/01/26

Strengthening Civil Rights Enforcement in California Schools

California students and their families have lost critical tools for seeking redress when civil rights violations and unlawful discrimination occur in schools. To meet this moment, our coalition recommends four...

Learn More

Guide

05/12/26

Have I Been Properly Served?

Service means that you have officially been given notice of the summons and complaint in a lawsuit against you.

Learn More

Guide

05/12/26

¿Me Han Notificado Correctamente?

La notificación suele realizarse de dos maneras: notificación personal o notificación sustitutiva.

Learn More

Events

03/18/24

Making Strides Towards Justice: Our 2024 Run for Justice was a Resounding Success!

We are thrilled to share that Public Counsel’s 21st annual Run for Justice was a tremendous success! This past weekend, nearly 450 enthusiastic runners and walkers came together, striding forward with determination to raise vital funds to further our mission.

A very special THANK YOU to our event sponsors!

Thanks to the incredible efforts of our participants, sponsors, and donors, we brought in over a hundred thousand dollars to sustain our life-saving work. The dedication, individual contributions, and spirited involvement of our supporters were key to making this year’s Run for Justice a celebration of community and purpose.

If you haven’t yet had a chance to contribute, it’s not too late to make a difference and help us reach our goal. Please visit our event fundraising page to support our ongoing efforts here.

Every contribution is a step toward justice, enabling us to provide comprehensive legal services to our clients and advocate for the communities we serve. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who played a part in this year’s success—from our runners and walkers to all who support them.

Thank you for standing with Public Counsel and helping us cross the finish line. Your support and commitment are the cornerstone of our mission!

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