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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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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.

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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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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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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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EducationSpecial Education

Guide

06/18/24

Special Education & Related Services: Advocating for Students with Disabilities

All students deserve to learn and thrive at school. Unfortunately, not all students receive the supports and services they need to succeed. Although federal and state laws set forth specific

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BankruptcyEconomic Justice

GuideTemplate/Sample Form

03/16/24

No Contact Letter Packet ENGLISH

If you are “collection-proof,” meaning that you have no assets that debt collectors can obtain from you even if they have a judgment against you, you can use this packet

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Small Businesses

GuideSpanish

11/28/23

Adaptaciones de Barrera Física para Pequeñas Empresas: Una Guía para Cumplir con las Leyes Estatales y Federales de Discapacidad

Esta publicación es una guía de referencia para propietarios de pequeñas empresas sobre adaptaciones de barreras físicas que pueden necesitar para cumplir con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA),

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NonprofitsSmall Businesses

Guide

10/23/23

Navigating State and Federal Disability Laws as a Small Business

These publications provide guidance to small businesses navigating the Americans Disability Act (ADA) and California laws that protect people with disabilities. The publications are: A reference guide for small business

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FAQsGuide

09/11/23

Navigating Copyright Infringement for Nonprofits

This guide is designed to help nonprofit organizations avoid copyright infringement. The guide compiles frequently asked questions and answers on copyright, copyright infringement, and fair use. The material is divided

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GuideSpanish

08/07/23

Guía Sobre Leyes de Vendedores Ambulantes (2023)

Esta guía analiza las leyes estatales recientes de venta y los permisos locales necesarios para vender.

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Economic JusticeLegalize Street VendingSmall Businesses

Guide

07/31/23

Guidance on New Statewide Laws for Street Vendors (2025)

This guide discusses recent state vending laws and local permits needed to vend.

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BankruptcyConsumer Rights

SpanishTemplate/Sample Form

05/27/23

Carta de “No Contacto” (Plantilla) – En Español

Esta es una versión para “llenar los espacios en blanco” de nuestra carta de “No contacto” que puede descargar, imprimir, completar y enviar a los acreedores.

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BankruptcyEconomic Justice

SpanishTemplate/Sample Form

05/27/23

Carta de “No Contacto” (Muestra) – En Español

Si está “a prueba de juicio”, lo que significa que no tiene activos que los cobradores de deudas puedan obtener de usted incluso si ganan una demanda, puede usar esta

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Child Care

SpanishToolkit

12/09/22

Cuidado Infantil para Todos: Cómo Desarrollar y Renovar las Instalaciones de ECE en el Condado de Los Ángeles

Este conjunto de herramientas interactivo proporciona un proceso paso a paso y recursos para obtener aprobaciones para renovar y construir nuevas instalaciones de ECE.

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