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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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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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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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Consumer RightsEconomic Justice

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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Consumer RightsHomeownersHousing Justice

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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Consumer RightsHomeownersHousing Justice

Guide

09/26/25

How to File and Serve a Response to a Complaint—Self Help Reference Guide

How to file and serve a response to an unverified complaint. NOTE: This instructional packet is not legal advice. You should not use this packet “as-is.” Instead, you should modify

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Bankruptcy

Guide

09/26/25

Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Right for Me? Handout

This handout is intended as a general overview of alternatives to Chapter 7 bankruptcy and some considerations before filing.

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Veterans’ Rights

Toolkit

09/22/25

Veterans’ Caregiver Program Appeal Toolkit

This toolkit is meant to serve as a guide for veterans and caregivers seeking to appeal their Caregiver Program benefit determinations. It contains: (1) a general overview of right to

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Child WelfareImmigrants’ RightsParental Rights

Guide

09/07/25

Creando un plan familiar: manual para padres inmigrantes

¿Quién cuidará de mi hijo si no puedo? Los padres se hacen esta pregunta cuando hay incertidumbre en sus vidas. Ya sea que esté relacionado con las finanzas, la salud

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09/05/25

FAQ—Homeowners with Mortgages Affected by the 2025 LA Wildfires

This FAQ document provides guidance for homeowners affected by the 2025 LA wildfires on mortgage relief, forbearance, loss mitigation, and property tax reassessment. It also includes resources for replacing lost

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Consumer RightsDisaster ResourcesHomeownersHousing JusticeWildfire Resources

Guide

09/05/25

Advice for Homeowners with Mortgages Affected by the 2025 LA Wildfires

This document provides guidance for homeowners affected by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, covering topics such as mortgages, insurance claims, property tax relief, FEMA assistance, and how to avoid scams.

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Parental RightsTransition Age Youth (TAY)

Guide

08/01/25

Legal Issues for Young Families

This guide from Public Counsel provides essential legal information for young families navigating key issues such as naming and registering your baby, obtaining birth certificates and Social Security numbers, establishing

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