Public Law Center

Public Law Center is a nonprofit legal services organization based in Orange County, California, that has provided free civil legal assistance to low-income and vulnerable residents since 1981. The organization concentrates its work on high-need civil matters including consumer law, family law, health and housing, immigration, veterans benefits, federal tax disputes, and legal support for small businesses and nonprofit organizations.

The organization combines a team of experienced staff attorneys with a large pro-bono network to deliver direct representation, brief advice clinics, community education, and strategic impact litigation and policy advocacy. PLC measures its impact in substantial volunteer hours and casework handled annually, and it is known in the region for coordinating pro-bono resources and training volunteer attorneys to expand access to justice.

Public Law Center structures client service around community-based clinics, targeted legal units, and coordinated pro-bono representation to meet the practical needs of clients - offering intake, multilingual assistance, technical representation in complex matters, and systemic advocacy when individual cases raise broader public interest issues. The organization emphasizes client-centered, trauma-informed approaches and partnerships with community organizations to reach the most vulnerable populations.