The Public Law Center is a nonprofit pro-bono law firm that has provided free civil legal services to low-income residents of Orange County, California, since 1981. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organisation, it offers legal assistance to individuals and families who would otherwise lack access to the civil justice system.
Each year, the centre delivers over 75,000 hours of free legal service and handles nearly 3,800 cases. The estimated value of these services totals roughly $50 million annually. The organisation works with thousands of volunteers each year to extend its reach within the community.
Based in Orange County, the Public Law Center focuses on empowering low-income and vulnerable communities through legal advocacy, direct representation, and community education. Its work spans a range of civil legal matters critical to the well-being of those it serves.