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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

10/29/25

Robo de Identidad: Qué hacer si alguien está usando su número de Seguro Social

Descubrir que alguien ha usado su número de Seguro Social (SSN) puede ser angustiante y abrumador. No estás solo. Este folleto explica los pasos clave que puede seguir, dependiendo de...

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Guide

10/29/25

Identity Theft: What To Do If Someone Is Using Your Social Security Number

Finding out someone has used your Social Security number (SSN) can be upsetting and overwhelming. You are not alone. This handout explains the key steps you can take, depending on...

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Guide

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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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.

Learn More

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

See All

Guide

10/29/25

Robo de Identidad: Qué hacer si alguien está usando su número de Seguro Social

Descubrir que alguien ha usado su número de Seguro Social (SSN) puede ser angustiante y abrumador. No estás solo. Este folleto explica los pasos clave que puede seguir, dependiendo de...

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Guide

10/29/25

Identity Theft: What To Do If Someone Is Using Your Social Security Number

Finding out someone has used your Social Security number (SSN) can be upsetting and overwhelming. You are not alone. This handout explains the key steps you can take, depending on...

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Guide

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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Our Cases

Public Counsel pursues groundbreaking legal strategies to advance civil rights and racial and economic justice, for low-income communities and communities of color across the nation.

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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Vasquez Perdomo v. Noem

Immigrants’ Rights

Filed on: 07/02/25

Vasquez Perdomo v. Noem

Challenging the Trump Administration’s Unlawful Immigration Raids and Detentions in Southern California

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Immigration Center for Women and Children v. Noem

Immigrants’ Rights

Filed on: 10/14/25

Immigration Center for Women and Children v. Noem

Holding ICE Accountable for Unlawfully Targeting Immigrant Survivors of Abuse, Exploitation, and Other Serious Crimes

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People v. Dueñas & People v. Kopp

Economic Justice

Filed on: 11/07/17

People v. Dueñas & People v. Kopp

Fighting to End the Unjust Punishment of Court Fees

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Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice v. City of Fontana

Economic Justice

Filed on: 08/11/25

Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice v. City of Fontana

Challenging the City of Fontana’s Unlawful Street Vending Rules

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McKinleyville Union School District v. U.S. Department of Education

Education Equity

Filed on: 10/22/25

McKinleyville Union School District v. U.S. Department of Education

Challenging the Federal Government’s Unlawful Discontinuation of Critical School-Based Mental Health Grants

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A.C.R. v. Noem

Immigrants’ Rights

Filed on: 07/17/25

A.C.R. v. Noem

Challenging the Trump Administration’s Unlawful Termination of Protections for Immigrant Youth and Children

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J.O.P. v. DHS

Immigrants’ Rights

Filed on: 07/01/19

J.O.P. v. DHS

Defending Asylum Protections for Unaccompanied Immigrant Children

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Community Power Collective v. City of Los Angeles

Economic Justice

Filed on: 12/07/22

Community Power Collective v. City of Los Angeles

Ending The City of LA’s Unlawful and Discriminatory Street Vending Restrictions

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LA Forward Institute v. City of Los Angeles

Housing Justice

Filed on: 07/11/24

LA Forward Institute v. City of Los Angeles

Stopping the City of LA’s Obstruction and Discrimination to Build Affordable Housing in Venice

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Rodriguez v. City of Los Angeles

Civil Rights, Racial Justice

Filed on: 02/07/11

Rodriguez v. City of Los Angeles

Challenge to Unconstitutional Gang Injunction Restrictions that Violated the Rights of Thousands of Angelenos

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