Consider Counsel for Justice as a Cy Pres Recipient
By designating CFJ as a cy pres recipient, you support free civil legal services for low-income Los Angeles County residents and help strengthen families and communities.
Access to justice with a direct community impact
Counsel for Justice is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. CFJ staff and volunteer attorneys provide legal information, limited-scope assistance, and representation through clinics and other direct-service programs.
CFJ has been selected as a cy pres recipient in multiple class-action settlements. An award may support CFJ's work generally or be designated for a project with a closer connection to the interests of the class.
Who CFJ's work supports
- Low-income workers and underserved Los Angeles County residents
- Survivors and families affected by domestic violence, including children
- Immigrants
- Tenants
- Veterans
Programs a Cy Pres award can support
Domestic Violence
Courthouse-based assistance for survivors seeking restraining orders and related legal protection, including help with custody and visitation requests.
Immigration
Consultations and assistance with immigration applications, renewals, replacement documents, family petitions, naturalization matters, survivor-based remedies, and other forms of relief.
Housing
Attorney representation and courthouse-based self-help assistance for tenants responding to eviction cases, seeking relief from defaults, and negotiating resolutions.
Veterans
Help with record clearing, housing problems, benefits issues, discharge upgrades, and other matters affecting stability after service.
Flexible designation options
An award may support CFJ's work generally or be designated for a project with a closer connection to the interests of the class.
Considering Counsel for Justice?
Contact us to discuss whether CFJ is a suitable match or to request documents and information supporting a proposed designation.
Hazel Gaitan, Administrative Manager
hgaitan@counselforjustice.org | 213-896-6417