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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.

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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.

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Popular Resources

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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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Immigrants' RightsImmigration - Asylum Seekers

Appendix

11/24/21

Asylum Manual – Appendix 9

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Appendix for Public Counsel’s Asylum Manual for Pro Bono Attorneys

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01/30/25

Preguntas Frecuentes sobre los derechos de las organizaciones sin fines de lucro y las empresas pequeñas con respecto a la Oficina de Control de Inmigración y Aduanas

Como propietario de una organización sin fines de lucro o una empresa pequeña, es crucial que conozca sus derechos y responsabilidades en la eventualidad de que funcionarios de control de...

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EmploymentImmigrants' RightsNonprofitsSmall BusinessesWorkers Rights

01/23/25

FAQs on Nonprofit and Small Business Rights with Respect to Immigration Enforcement (ICE)

As a nonprofit or small business owner, it is critical to know your rights and responsibilities if immigration enforcement officials appear at your facility, office, or workplace. These FAQ address...

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Child WelfareImmigrants' Rights

GuideToolkit

09/13/24

Seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings Through California Family Courts

This manual begins with an introduction to the federal SIJS laws and regulations and California laws and family court actions related to SIJS. Chapter 2 then discusses how to assess...

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