Debt Collection Defense Clinic
Public Counsel offers help to individuals dealing with debt collection at our monthly in-person clinics, which alternate between the Vermont Square Library and the RL Stevenson Library. The clinics are held the first Friday of most months from from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Zoom appointments are also available at other times. Masks may be required for in-person appointments.
Our services include:
- Responding to a debt collection lawsuit
- Responding to discovery requests from a creditor
- Claims of exemption for wage garnishment and bank levy
- Counsel and advice
PLEASE NOTE: Our in-person clinics will have some availability for walk-ins, but we recommend you make an appointment.
To make an appointment, please complete our online intake form:
Or call our intake line: CLOSED
Our consumer intake services are currently closed.
If you have been sued in a debt collection case, you might find the following resources helpful:
Actualmente, nuestros servicios de recepción de pacientes están cerrados.
Si ha sido demandado en un caso de cobro de deudas, los siguientes recursos podrían serle útiles:
- Guía de Referencia de Autoayuda: Cómo Obtener Más Tiempo para Responder a una Demanda o al Proceso de Descubrimiento
- Cómo Responder a una Demanda de Cobro de Deuda No Verificada (con Apéndice)
- Guía de Referencia para Negociar un Acuerdo
- Robo de Identidad: Qué hacer si alguien está usando su número de Seguro Social
- ¿Necesito Presentar Una Reclamacion De Exencion?
If you have been sued in a debt collection case, visit our resources section for self-help guides.
Si le han demandado en un caso de cobro de deudas, visite nuestra página de recursos para guías de autoayuda.
Vermont Square Library
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
2026 clinics:
- February 6, 2026;
- April 3, 2026;
- June 5, 2026;
- October 2, 2026;
- December 4, 2026
RL Stevenson Library
803 Spence Street
Los Angeles, CA 90023
Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
2026 clinics:
- January 9, 2026;
- March 6, 2026;
- May 1, 2026;
- July 10, 2026;
- September 4, 2026;
- November 6, 2026
