LACBA Counsel for Justice Domestic Violence Project

Organization Description


Provides legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, civil violence, and elder abuse. Located in the Superior Courthouse of Los Angeles and Pasadena, California.

Pro Bono Project Description:


Volunteer Attorneys, Law Students, Paralegals, and others assist victims of violence with their temporary restraining order and child custody applications. Preparation for their court hearings may also be provided on an individual basis. Volunteers work one on one with victims in the courthouse.

  • County(s) of Volunteer Opportunity: Los Angeles
  • Area of law: Elder Law, Family & Juvenile, Nonprofit Organizations, domestic violence
  • Populations Served: Children, Domestic Violence Victims, Elderly, General Public, Lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender, Low Income, Women, Working poor and unemployed
  • Opportunities For: Law Students, Lawyers, Paralegals, Senior Lawyers
  • Need for non-English services: Armenian, Chinese, Spanish
  • Hours for Pro Bono Opportunities: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
  • Malpractice insurance is provided for volunteers: Yes
  • Training Provided: Yes
  • Training Required: Yes
  • CLE credit for trainings: Yes
  • CLE credit for pro bono: No
  • Mentoring or supervision offered: Yes
  • Volunteer lawyers need to meet a caseload or hours requirement: No
  • Volunteers may participate long-distance: No
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