Who We Are

Public Counsel is the largest pro bono public interest law firm in the world. Founded in 1970, Public Counsel is dedicated to advancing equal justice under law by delivering free legal and social services to the most vulnerable members of our community, including abused and abandoned children, homeless families and veterans, senior citizens, victims of consumer fraud and nonprofit organizations serving low-income communities.

We are the public interest law office of the Los Angeles County and Beverly Hills Bar Associations and the Southern California affiliate of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. Our staff of thirty-three attorneys along with thousands of volunteer lawyers, law students and legal professionals assist over 26,000 low income children, youth, adults and families, as well as eligible community organizations each year. The value of free legal services provided during 2007 is conservatively estimated at over $72 million.

Mission Statement & Goals

What's New

• Hernán D. Vera Named Public Counsel President & CEO
• 2008 William O. Douglas Award Dinner, Honoring Marian Wright Edelman - May 14th
• Legislative Alert: New Tax Filing Requirement for 501(c)(3) Organizations - May 2008
• Seminar: The ABC’s of Risk Management for Nonprofits - May 9, 2008
• Seminars: Information about FREE Nonprofit Formation Legal Clinic
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Information Available - Updated for 2008
• Press Release: "Constructing Connections Project Tackles LA County's Child Care Space Shortage"
• 2008 Summer Clerk Application
• "Run For Justice" at the Los Angeles Marathon (2008)
• Appellate Law Program
• Photos from the 2007 William O. Douglas Award Dinner
• Public Counsel names clinic in honor of Skadden, Arps in Recognition of Generous Endowment Gift
• Debtor Assistance Project Annual Pro Bono Award Reception Photos
• Public Counsel helps Compton homeowner receive significant settlement for real estate fraud
• Photos from the new headquarters building dedication celebration
• Photos from the Debtor's Assistance Project 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament
• Consumer Education - What You Need to Know About Possible Auto Dealership Fraud
• Public Counsel Internship Opportunities

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Employment Opportunities

• Children's Rights Project Directing Attorney (2008)
• Children's Rights Project Administrative Assistant (2008)
• Consumer Law Project AmeriCorps position (2008)
• Consumer Law Project Directing Attorney position (2008)
• Children's Rights Project AmeriCorps Attorney position (2008)

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2008 William O. Douglas
Award Dinner
Wednesday, May 14th
Honoring Marian Wright Edelman

Hernán D. Vera Named
Public Counsel President & CEO

Public Counsel names clinic in honor of Skadden, Arps

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Auto Fraud: Stroke victim went to an auto dealership to look for a car for her 16-year-old daughter. Client was tricked into a transaction she could not afford, and was improperly qualified...

Deceptive Auto Sale: Client went to the service department of a dealership to have her oil changed. While waiting for the service to be completed, Client was approached by a salesman who told her he could help lower her monthly payments. Through a series of misrepresentations and high-pressure tactics over a six-hour period...

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		Kassandra Perez is a 3L at Pepperdine Law School.  She began working at Public Counsel’s Homeless Court Program at the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office in the spring of this year. “I was eager to work for Public Counsel,” explains Kassandra... (full article)
Kassandra Perez