Four programs. One commitment to justice.
Counsel for Justice brings free legal support into the places where people need it most—helping survivors, veterans, immigrants, and tenants protect their rights and move forward.
Domestic Violence
Support for survivors seeking safety and legal protection.
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Veterans
Legal help removing barriers to stability after service.
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Immigration
Guidance through complex immigration processes and relief.
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Housing
Help for tenants facing eviction and navigating court.
Learn moreCFJ connects volunteer attorneys with people who cannot access legal help on their own. We provide direct legal services in community locations where people come with legal questions—including the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, the downtown Federal Building, and Patriotic Hall—helping people move forward and protect their rights.
It’s a gift to be able to help people navigate a complicated, inaccessible judicial system.
It was the best decision I’ve ever made to go there. They helped me (…) get the restraining order, and now I’m living peacefully.
Violence Cases
Cases
Veterans
with Disability
Cases
Domestic Violence:
We help survivors complete restraining order forms and tell their story clearly to the court. With legal help, they can make informed choices and take steps toward safety.
Immigration:
We provide legal help to people navigating complex immigration processes, including survivor-based remedies, family reunification, work authorization, and citizenship.
Veterans:
We help veterans remove barriers to self-sufficiency by clearing records, securing discharge upgrades, accessing VA benefits, and resolving housing issues.
Housing:
We help tenants respond to eviction cases and navigate the court process so their case can be heard and decided fairly.
And More:
We continuously develop programming responsive to the legal needs of underserved communities in Los Angeles.