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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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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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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

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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

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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12/10/21

El Seguro de Responsabilidad Para Cuidado Infantil

Este folleto proporciona a las empresas de cuidado infantil información sobre seguros. Comprar un seguro es un método para trasladar el riesgo de su negocio de cuidado infantil a una

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12/10/21

El Acta de los Americanos Incapacitados y el Cuidado Profesional De Ninos

En 1990, el Congreso aprobó el Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) que es diseñado para hacer varios tipos de servicios accesibles a las personas con discapacidades, tales como el servicio

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Child CareCovid-19 Info>Early Care & Education

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12/10/21

Seguro De Compensacion De Trabajadores Para Negocio De Cuidado De Ninos

Las leyes de compensacion de trabajadores (The Workers’ Compensation Act) dan derecho a los trabajadores a recibir tratamiento medico pronto y efectivo por lesiones debido al trabajo, sin importar quien

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12/10/21

Mediacion vs. Derecho Procesal

Como el dueno y operador de un negocio de cuidado infantil, es probable que un problema surja que hara que usted considere tomar accion legal. Los problemas que pueden surgir

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Child CareCovid-19 Info>Early Care & Education

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12/10/21

Respondiendo a Sospecha de Abuso Infantil o Violencia Domestica en un Entorno de Cuidado Infantil

Como proveedor de cuidado infantil, puede encontrar situaciones en las que sospecha o sabe que un nino bajo su cuidado esta siendo abusado o descuidado. Cuando se presentan situaciones como

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Child CareCovid-19 Info>Early Care & Education

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12/10/21

Nota Para Preparadores de Impuestos que Asisten a Proveedores de Cuidado Infantil

Al ayudar a los proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar, los preparadores de declaraciones de impuestos deben tener en cuenta que hay reglas especiales 1) para el uso del negocio de la casa; y 2) en relacion con los gastos de alimentacion. Esta publicacion esta destinada a proporcionar informacion general a preparadores de declaraciones de impuestos sobre las cuestiones fiscales que afectan los proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar.

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12/10/21

Inmunización

Este folleto le proporcionara informacion general de los problemas de inmunizacion que los proveedores de cuidado infantil deben tener en cuenta, ya que esta relacionado a los ninos, empleados y voluntarios.

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Child CareCovid-19 Info>Early Care & Education

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12/10/21

Guia para Propietarios e Inquilinos Como Provedores de Cuidado Infantil Familiar [Julio 2021]

Los propietarios e inquilinos pueden tener algunas preocupaciones con respecto al funcionamiento de un hogar de cuidado infantil familiar en una propiedad de alquiler. Esta guía proporciona información sobre los derechos de los inquilinos de proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar.

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12/10/21

Modelo de Un Contrato Para Guarderias Familiares con Provisiones de COVID [Agosto 2022]

El contrato que sigue es una muestra, no un modelo; puede contener disposiciones que no son apropiado para ciertos proveedores, y puede que no contenga otros que requiera su programa.

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Child CareCovid-19 Info>Early Care & Education

Guide

12/10/21

Workers’ Compensation Insurance for Family Child Care Businesses

Workers’ Compensation is a set of laws which entitles employees to receive prompt, effective medical treatment for on-the-job injuries and prevents them from suing their employers over those injuries. As a child care provider, you are required by law to obtain workers’ compensation coverage for your employees.

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