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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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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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05/12/26

¿Me Han Notificado Correctamente?

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

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05/12/26

¿Necesito Presentar Una Respuesta A Una Demanda?

He Recibido Notificación De Una Demanda Contra Mí, ¿Y Ahora Qué?

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How We Work

See All

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

See All

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

Guide

05/12/26

¿Necesito Presentar Una Respuesta A Una Demanda?

He Recibido Notificación De Una Demanda Contra Mí, ¿Y Ahora Qué?

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In Collaboration with CicLAvia – Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 10 AM – 3 PM

Join Public Counsel, a nonprofit law firm in the heart of Koreatown, for a day of free legal resources, community connections, and fun! 

  • Ask-A-Lawyer Sessions (11:30 AM–12:30 PM & 1:30 PM–2:30 PM)
  • Get connected to services: Immigration, tenants’ rights, student loans, bankruptcy, wildfire support, veterans’ assistance, education rights, foster youth services, and more.
  • Music & Activities for Kids
  • Free Food (while supplies last) & Refreshments

Whether you’re enjoying CicLAvia or simply in the neighborhood, come discover how Public Counsel can support you and your family. Everyone is welcome!

Public Counsel is located just one block from CicLAvia’s “Koreatown Meets Hollywood” route on Sunday, April 6, 2025:

Location: Public Counsel, 610 S. Ardmore Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90005

Add this event to your calendar HERE.

About Public Counsel:

Public Counsel is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice. Located in the heart of Koreatown, we provide free legal services, help build strong communities through education and outreach, and work to change unjust systems through legal action and policy advocacy. Founded in 1970, we envision an equitable society where all people thrive, with systems and laws delivering the promise of justice to all.

Questions? Email: info@publiccounsel.org

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Ask-A-Lawyer Sessions:

Public Counsel’s legal experts will be available to answer your questions on a range of topics, including immigration, tenants’ rights, student loans, bankruptcy, wildfire support, veterans’ assistance, education rights, foster youth services, and more. Stop by to get trusted legal information—no appointment needed!

Schedule

Time:Title
11:30 – 12:30Ask-A-Lawyer Session #1
1:30 – 2:30Ask-A-Lawyer Session #2

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Questions? Email: info@publiccounsel.org

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Directions to Public Counsel’s “Pit Stop for Justice” in Collaboration with CicLAvia

Public Counsel is located at 610 S. Ardmore Ave, at the corner of 6th St. and Ardmore Ave, and is located just one block off Wilshire Blvd, where CicLAvia’s “Koreatown Meets Hollywood” route will take place:

Parking

THERE WILL BE NO ONSITE PARKING FOR THIS EVENT—ONLY STREET PARKING IS AVAILABLE.

Please note that Wilshire Blvd and Western Ave will be closed for CicLAvia that day, with limited crossing points available for cars (see map above).

Public Transportation

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About Public Counsel:

Public Counsel is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice. Located in the heart of Koreatown, we provide free legal services, help build strong communities through education and outreach, and work to change unjust systems through legal action and policy advocacy. Founded in 1970, we envision an equitable society where all people thrive, with systems and laws delivering the promise of justice to all.

Public Counsel is located at 610 S. Ardmore Ave, at the corner of 6th St. and Ardmore Ave.

Add this event to your calendar HERE.

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