Public Law Center

Public Law Center Orange County's pro bono law firm is committed to providing access to justice for low income residents.

PLC provides Orange County attorneys with the opportunity to help make sure that access to civil justice is available to all. PLC offers a variety of different types of pro bono work for potential volunteers, whether they are in large firms or small firms, sole practitioners, litigators or transactional lawyers, or law students. PLC opens access to justice for those who are most vulnerable to injustice.

Tickets are NOW on sale! šŸŽƒ Join us for PLCā€™s Annual Halloween Bash, hosted by the PLC Advocates and Orange County Lavend...
10/08/2026

Tickets are NOW on sale! šŸŽƒ Join us for PLCā€™s Annual Halloween Bash, hosted by the PLC Advocates and Orange County Lavender Bar Association (OCLBA), on Thursday, October 29! Get ready for a Haunted Hollywood night to die for - with fun, food, drinks, dancing, costumes & more. šŸ‘»šŸŽ¬ Get your tickets today - https://publiclawcenter.networkforgood.com/events/105649-halloween-bash-2026

Here for our clients, every step of the way šŸ’™ Contact us to see how we can assist you āš–ļø
09/30/2026

Here for our clients, every step of the way šŸ’™ Contact us to see how we can assist you āš–ļø

ā€¼ļø GOOD NEWS ā€¼ļøOur client was only 18 years old when he was arrested along with some coworkers during an ICE raid in Flo...
09/18/2026

ā€¼ļø GOOD NEWS ā€¼ļø

Our client was only 18 years old when he was arrested along with some coworkers during an ICE raid in Florida. He was transferred across the country from Florida to Texas, then to Arizona, and ultimately to Adelanto, California.

PLCā€™s Immigration Unit fought to get him a bond hearing, but the Adelanto Immigration Court determined that it did not have jurisdiction to hear his bond request.

Our team didnā€™t stop there.

We filed a petition for habeas corpus challenging his continued detention. The court ultimately ordered his release because he had been unable to obtain a bond hearing through the immigration court in Adelanto.

Today, he has his freedom back. He has moved back home with his mother and brother while preparing to move forward with his immigration case.

This case is a reminder of why we keep fighting, why every case matters, and why access to due process can make such a profound difference in someoneā€™s life. šŸ’™

09/17/2026

āš–ļø Navigate California Nonprofit Compliance with Ease

Staying on the right side of state and federal regulations is vital to maintaining tax-exempt status and public trust. Legal guidelines can feel complex, but staying proactive prevents costly oversight mistakes.

Join Legal Compliance for California Nonprofits to review essential reporting obligations across the IRS, Franchise Tax Board, and Attorney General's office. You'll gain a clear roadmap for governance best practices and annual filing requirements.

The training will be lead by Brigid Joyce, Supervising Attorney and Shara Darden, Staff Attorney from the Public Law Center.

šŸ“… September 24th | 9:30 am ā€“ 11:30 am | Virtual Training (ZOOM)
šŸ”— Register at: https://www.oneoc.org/training-calendar/legalcompliance.

09/17/2026

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY - Mark your calendars and RSVP, if you haven't already done so.

Do YOU know your housing rights?

If your answer to this question is "no" -

ļ»æYou must not miss out on this important Housing Workshop -

September 24, 2026 2 PM

DMC Guest Presenter Public Law Center will help you become your own self-advocate with the right information and tools when it comes to understanding your housing rights.

Learn about tenantā€™s rights, affordable housing, ensuring safe and healthy living conditions, requesting reasonable accommodations or modifications for persons with disabilities, and navigating the eviction process.

Plan ahead to RSVP and get the ZOOM details.
Please e-mail us at [email protected] or call 714-621-3300

Image Description: Basic Housing rights Workshop September 24, 2026 2 p.m. DMC welcomes guest presenter Public Law Center RSVP for Zoom link-Please e-mail us at [email protected] or call 714-621-3000 INSET image "Know your housing rights" with house keys on left; on right justice scale, gavel, stack of papers and miniature house on desk. Public Law Center image in blue and black. DMC blue logo in lower left corner. Image has brown background with orange border.

PLC provides legal services to households who are at risk of becoming homeless, and one of the ways we get connected to ...
09/02/2026

PLC provides legal services to households who are at risk of becoming homeless, and one of the ways we get connected to the vulnerable people we support is through our partnerships with other nonprofits in OC, like South County Outreach šŸŠ
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Staff from PLCā€™s Housing Unit recently had the chance to take a tour of South County Outreachā€™s food pantry and distribution center. We learned more about how they provide food and housing services to struggling people in our community, and talked about how we have unique opportunities to work together to support people who are marginalized and seeking help and hope.Ā šŸ’™

JustOC brings together five Orange County legal aid organizations with a shared goal: making it easier for people to con...
08/28/2026

JustOC brings together five Orange County legal aid organizations with a shared goal: making it easier for people to connect with the legal help they need. āš–ļø

What began as conversations about how we could work better together has grown into a shared vision for a coordinated entry system for legal services across Orange County.

PLC is honored that this work has been recognized with support from the Samueli Foundationā€™s inaugural OC+ Fund, that was created to invest in collaborative solutions to complex challenges.

Weā€™re grateful to Samueli Foundation for believing in the power of collaboration and giving us the opportunity to build something new, together. šŸ’™

Monica Glicken, our CEO/Executive Director and General Counsel, expressed that ā€œPublic Law Center is incredibly proud to be a part of the groundbreaking JustOC project. We are stronger together!ā€



Read more - https://www.ocregister.com/2026/08/26/samueli-foundations-newest-charitable-cause-collaboration/

08/21/2026

Thank you to all of our summer law clerks and interns for your hard work, enthusiasm, and contributions this summer! We truly appreciate everything youā€™ve done and wish you all the very best as you head into your next chapter šŸ’™

On August 10, the California Supreme Court issued its ruling in Family Violence Appellate Project v Superior Courts of C...
08/14/2026

On August 10, the California Supreme Court issued its ruling in Family Violence Appellate Project v Superior Courts of California. The Court ruled that California courts have a mandatory duty to provide meaningful access to an official verbatim record in civil and family proceedings, using electronic recording if a court reporter is unavailable.

Public Law Center is proud to have supported this ruling. We acknowledge the incredible efforts of community organizations.

Learn more here - https://fvaplaw.org/court-reporter-shortage

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