Certificates/Forms Assistance (Low Income)

Provider: PUBLIC COUNSEL

The agency provides legal services to low-income individuals whose income is at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Services include certificates/forms assistance, eviction prevention assistance, legal counseling, legal representation, small business development and strategic planning. The agency does not assist with criminal law representation. Income restrictions apply; there are no geographic restrictions.

The agency offers legal assistance through specialized projects, self-help clinics and workshops. Services include assistance with issues related to child care, consumer fraud, housing, community economic development, public benefits and workplace rights for females. Professional assistance for non-profit organizations is also available.

The Consumer Law Project offers legal representation to low-income people for ongoing litigation matters, particularly cases involving real property fraud, home-foreclosure matters, consumer fraud, student loan problems, used car problems, collection agencies problems, and uninsured torts defense. The Community Development Project provides representation for private, non-profit community service organizations and micro-businesses sponsored by such organizations on tax issues, real estate and other business matters.

The Child Care Law Project provides advice and representation to low-income family home day care providers and non-profit child care centers on licensing, zoning, insurance and landlord-tenant issues, child abuse reporting, and administrative and regulatory procedures.

The Audrey Irmas Project for Women and Girl's Rights (WGR) is a free weekly workplace rights advice clinic. Topics include sexual harassment and discrimination, labor negotiations, fair compensation and employment rights that uniquely affect women.

The Debtor Assistance Project provides legal assistance with Chapter 7 bankruptcy and operates a walk-in self-help clinic.

The Homelessness Prevention Law Project provides free court representation and counseling to low-income individuals and families, including those that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, including assistance for public benefits. Shelter advocacy provides legal clinics in the homeless shelters, runaway youth shelters and for veterans.

The Federal Pro Se Clinic provides legal assistance to people who are representing themselves in federal lawsuits in the Central District of California. Information about the procedures involved in lawsuits at the federal level is available. The clinic does not assist with state court cases or appeals, or with bankruptcy cases.
Resource Description

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Language
Spanish
Fee structure
Free
Application procedure
Appointment Required, Call for Service

Address

610 S. Ardmore Ave.

Los Angeles, California 90005 (Physical)

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Service hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:15pm; closed between 12:30pm and 1:30pm.
Monday : 9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:15 PM

Service/Intake (Immigrant's Rights Project)

+12133852977

Service/Intake (Community Development Project)

+12133852977

Service/Intake (Homeless Prevention Law Project)

+12133852977

Service/Intake (Children's Rights Services)

+12133852977

Service/Intake and Administration (Main Line)

+12133852977

FAX

+12133859089

Service/Intake

+18008708090

Service/Intake (Center for Veterans Advancement)

+12133852977

Service/Intake (Consumer Law Project)

+12133852977

Service/Intake (Bankruptcy Services)

+12133852977

All services by this agency

Children's Rights Groups
Organizational Consultation/Technical Assistance (Nonprofit Organization Issues)
Legal Counseling (At Risk Families)
Small Business Development
Self Petitions for Abused Spouses
Legal Representation (Homeless Men)
Graphic/Digital Design Volunteer Opportunities (Legal Issues)
Organizational Development and Management Services (Homelessness Issues)
Filing Volunteer Opportunities (Legal Issues)
Legal Counseling (Low Income)
Legal Counseling (Immigration Issues, Homeless Youth)
Fundraising and Resource Development Support
System Advocacy (Homeless Men)
Legal Representation (Veterans)
Legal Representation (Homeless Families)
Legal Representation (Low Income)
Legal Counseling (Homeless Men)
Special Education Advocacy (Children, Low Income)
Legislative Advocacy (Public Assistance Issues)
Writing/Editing Volunteer Opportunities (Legal Issues)
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Immigrant Visa Application Filing Assistance (Low Income, Abused Women)
Strategic Planning (Housing Issues)
Public Speaking Volunteer Opportunities (Legal Issues)
Consumer Complaints
Legal Representation (Homeless Men)
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Board Development Support
Housing Complaints
Legal Counseling (Veterans)
Group Advocacy (General Relief Recipients)
Language Interpretation/Translation Volunteer Opportunities (Legal Issues)
Service Planning and Delivery Assistance
Asylum Application Adjudication
Organizational Development and Management Services (Public Assistance Issues)
Sign Language Volunteer Opportunities (Legal Issues)
Bankruptcy Assistance
Private/Voluntary Consumer Groups
Certificates/Forms Assistance (Low Income)
Data Entry/Word Processing Volunteer Opportunities (Legal Issues)
Class Action Litigation (General Relief Recipients)
Financial Management Support
Legal Representation (Homeless Veterans)
Legal Counseling (Homeless Families)
Labor and Employment Law (Females)
Receptionist Volunteer Opportunities (Legal Issues)
Legal Counseling (Foster Children)
Bulk Mailing Volunteer Opportunities (Legal Issues)
Fundraising Event Volunteer Opportunities (Legal Issues)
Welfare Rights Assistance (General Relief Recipients)
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