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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 on pro bono attorneys, law students, paralegals, and other legal professionals to partner with us in supporting clients, taking on high-impact cases, and strengthening 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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Community Education

Public Counsel promotes healthy and resilient communities through education and outreach, providing trainings, legal resources, and practical guidance that help people understand their rights, navigate complex systems, and take informed action.

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Template/Sample Form

11/10/26

Paquete de Carta de “No Contacto”

Si usted es ‘a prueba de cobros’, lo que significa que no tiene bienes que los acreedores puedan obtener de usted, incluso si tienen un fallo en su contra, puede...

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Template

11/09/26

Order on Motion

If there isn’t a court form for what you need to file in your bankruptcy case, you will need to write your own court papers on pleading paper. The first...

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Guide

10/19/26

Trauma-Informed Deposition Preparation Guide

The Trauma-Informed Deposition Guide integrates social work values into legal practices in an attempt to reduce negative impacts on youth clients during deposition. The intention of this guide is to...

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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 on pro bono attorneys, law students, paralegals, and other legal professionals to partner with us in supporting clients, taking on high-impact cases, and strengthening 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

Community Education

Public Counsel promotes healthy and resilient communities through education and outreach, providing trainings, legal resources, and practical guidance that help people understand their rights, navigate complex systems, and take informed action.

Learn More

Popular Resources

See All

Template/Sample Form

11/10/26

Paquete de Carta de “No Contacto”

Si usted es ‘a prueba de cobros’, lo que significa que no tiene bienes que los acreedores puedan obtener de usted, incluso si tienen un fallo en su contra, puede...

Learn More

Template

11/09/26

Order on Motion

If there isn’t a court form for what you need to file in your bankruptcy case, you will need to write your own court papers on pleading paper. The first...

Learn More

Guide

10/19/26

Trauma-Informed Deposition Preparation Guide

The Trauma-Informed Deposition Guide integrates social work values into legal practices in an attempt to reduce negative impacts on youth clients during deposition. The intention of this guide is to...

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SpanishToolkit

06/08/25

Arregla Disciplina Escolar—Mini Kit de Herramientas

La Mini Kit de Herramientas, Arregla Disciplina Escolar es una colección de recursos para estudiantes, padres, la comunidad, abogadores, educadores y quien sea que esté interesado en aprender como eliminar…

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Education

GuideToolkit

06/08/25

Fix School Discipline—Mini-Toolkit

The Fix School Discipline Mini-Toolkit is a collection of resources for students, parents, community, advocates, educators and anyone interested in learning how to eliminate harsh discipline practices that push students out…

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Education

GuideToolkit

06/08/25

Fix School Discipline—Educator Toolkit

Fix School Discipline – a project of Public Counsel – is a comprehensive resource for school superintendents, principals, teachers, parents, students, community leaders, organizations, advocates, and anyone interested in learning how…

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Education

GuideToolkit

06/08/25

Fix School Discipline—Community Toolkit

Fix School Discipline – a project of Public Counsel – is a comprehensive resource for students, parents, community leaders, organizations, advocates, school superintendents, principals, teachers, and anyone interested in learning…

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BankruptcyEconomic Justice

Guide

04/18/25

Required Courses When you File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

All individuals who file a chapter 7 bankruptcy must take two courses to receive a discharge of their debts: Credit Counseling and Personal Financial Management. This guide will help you…

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Nonprofits

03/03/25

FAQs on Responding to Recent DEI Executive Orders

The Trump Administration has issued a handful of executive orders aiming to curtail Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies and programs. These orders have implications for private sector organizations that…

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Child WelfareGuardianshipParental Rights

Guide

02/26/25

Creating a Family Plan: A Workbook for Immigrant Parents

Who will take care of my child if I cannot? Parents ask themselves this question when there is uncertainty in their lives. Whether it be related to finances, mental health,…

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NonprofitsSmall BusinessesTenants rights

02/25/25

Template California Commercial Lease Agreement

Template commercial lease for nonprofits and small businesses

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Bankruptcy

Guide

01/31/25

How to Complete the Adversary Proceeding Cover Sheet Self-Help Guide

Unless you file your adversary proceeding case electronically, your adversary proceeding complaint must be filed with a completed Adversary Proceeding Cover Sheet (Official Form 1040). The clerk of court needs…

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Bankruptcy

Guide

01/31/25

How to Write an Adversary Proceeding Complaint Self-Help Guide

An adversary proceeding is a lawsuit that relates to a bankruptcy case. There are a number of reasons to file an adversary proceeding. A creditor might file an adversary proceeding…

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