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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 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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Toolkit

04/03/26

Newcomer Student Education Rights

This toolkit is designed to inform advocates (attorneys and non-attorneys) about the education-related rights of newcomer and undocumented immigrant children, how to assert those rights, and what to do if...

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Guide

02/17/26

What is the Meeting of Creditors?

Once you file your bankruptcy, a Bankruptcy Trustee will be assigned to your case and a Meeting of Creditors will be scheduled. This guide will provide general information to help...

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FAQsGuide

02/10/26

Know Your Rights as a Child Care Business

This Know Your Rights guide explains California child care providers’ legal authority to control access to their facilities, including who may enter, when recording is prohibited, and how to respond...

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How We Work

See All

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 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.

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

Toolkit

04/03/26

Newcomer Student Education Rights

This toolkit is designed to inform advocates (attorneys and non-attorneys) about the education-related rights of newcomer and undocumented immigrant children, how to assert those rights, and what to do if...

Learn More

Guide

02/17/26

What is the Meeting of Creditors?

Once you file your bankruptcy, a Bankruptcy Trustee will be assigned to your case and a Meeting of Creditors will be scheduled. This guide will provide general information to help...

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FAQsGuide

02/10/26

Know Your Rights as a Child Care Business

This Know Your Rights guide explains California child care providers’ legal authority to control access to their facilities, including who may enter, when recording is prohibited, and how to respond...

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Guide

01/17/25

Emergency Resources for People Affected by LA County Fires

One-page guide in English and Spanish sharing resources for emergency cash assistance and necessities & supplies, plus info on applying for unemployment benefits & insurance.

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BankruptcyWildfire Resources

Guide

01/16/25

Risks of Filing Bankruptcy After LA County Fires

Bankruptcy, especially a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, can cause immediate damage to your credit and ability to access affordable loans. This one-page guide in English and Spanish provides some factors to

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Small BusinessesWildfire Resources

Flyer

01/16/25

Support for Small Businesses Affected by LA Fires

Are you a small business affected by the Los Angeles fires? The first step to protect your rights is to review your lease agreement and your insurance policy. Contact Public

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EmploymentGender JusticeWildfire ResourcesWorkers Rights

Flyer

01/16/25

Support for Workers Affected by LA County Fires

Public Counsel can provide information on how to access emergency financial assistance, recover unpaid wages, and understand employment rights regarding the impact of the fires. Workers may apply for our

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BenefitsConsumer RightsEconomic JusticeInclusive Community DevelopmentSmall BusinessesWildfire Resources

FAQs

01/16/25

FAQs on FEMA Financial Assistance

FAQs on how to obtain FEMA assistance after disasters, including the recent Southern California fires. This FAQs discusses the FEMA process, concerns about duplication of benefits from other funding sources,

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Bankruptcy

External Resource

12/11/24

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline

Here is a link to a timeline from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Central District of California: https://www2.cacb.uscourts.gov/timeline/#

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Bankruptcy

Template/Sample Form

12/11/24

Pleading Paper

If there isn’t a court form for what you need to file with the bankruptcy court, you will need to write your own court papers on pleading paper. You may

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Bankruptcy

Template/Sample Form

12/11/24

Adversary Proceeding Caption Page

If there isn’t a court form for what you need to file with the bankruptcy court in an Adversary Proceeding case, you will need to write your own court papers

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Covid-19 Info>Early Care & EducationNonprofitsSmall Businesses

11/18/24

Commercial Tenant Protection Act – What to Know About SB 1103

California Senate Bill 1103 (“SB 1103”), the Commercial Tenant Protection Act, provides commercial tenant protections for microenterprises (with 5 or fewer employees), restaurants (with 10 or fewer employees), and nonprofits

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Economic JusticeInclusive Community DevelopmentLegalize Street VendingSmall Businesses

Litigation Alert

11/14/24

Groundbreaking Settlement in No Vending Zones Litigation Impacts Street Vending Rules in Other Localities

In July 2024, Plaintiffs Community Power Collective, Inclusive Action for the City, East LA Community Corporation and two individual street vendors settled their lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles

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