Income Levels

While it would not be possible to determine the income level of the self-represented population without a case-by-case review of 38,098 petitions, the majority is generally believed to be at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty level. The nonprofit organizations administering the pro bono and self-help programs in the district survey most of the people seeking help. They report that most visitors are at or below 150 percent of federal poverty levels and would qualify for free representation, were it available. Public Counsel reports that 64 percent of the people seeking help at the Los Angeles Self-Help Center in 2011 earned under $2,000 per month.

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