How We Work

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 upon pro bono attorneys, law students, paralegals, and other legal professionals to partner with us to support clients, take on high-impact cases, and strengthen 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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How We Work

Pro Bono Partnerships

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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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Federal Court

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Instructional Videos

The Federal Pro Se Clinic YouTube channel contains videos that will instruct you on how to fill out common court forms and to use the court’s online docketing system, PACER. Visit our YouTube channel HERE or view some of our videos below:

How to Use PACER to Check Your Case

How to Draft a Complaint

Fee Waiver/IFP Form CV-60

Appealing the Denial of your Social Security Disability Benefits in the Federal District Court