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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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Resource Library

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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

See All

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.

Learn More

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.

Learn More

Popular Resources

See All

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...

Learn More

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...

Learn More

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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Eviction Defense

IMPORTANT: If you have received an eviction notice (Unlawful Detainer), you must respond within 5 days (Saturday and Sunday do not count toward the 5 days). Please do not allow this deadline to pass!

Stay Housed L.A.

Public Counsel is part of Stay Housed L.A., an initiative to provide the residents of L.A. County with information and resources to keep people in their homes.

  • To determine if you are eligible for legal assistance, please fill out click “Get Legal Help” and fill out the form on its website.

The Shriver Housing Project – L.A.

Additionally, if your eviction action was filed at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Downtown Los Angeles, you may be eligible for assistance through The Shriver Housing Project if:

  1. The opposing party has an attorney listed on the Summons and Complaint;
  2. You are a party to an eviction case filed at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse;
  3. You are at the beginning of the eviction, and are low-income.

Please Note: As of June 2023, the Shriver Self-Help Center has transitioned to in-person services! The email address and hotline phone number that were used while the clinic operated remotely will no longer be monitored or responded to.

For self-help assistance with your eviction issue, please visit our center located at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse (Room 115) during the hours we are open for assistance:

  • MONDAY – THURSDAY 8:30 am- 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
  • Please note that the center is closed on Fridays, and staff are not on site.

Shriver Housing Project Eviction Assistance Center

Stanley Mosk Courthouse

111 North Hill Street, Room 115

Los Angeles, CA 90012
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