Central District of California - 2012 Pro Se Annual Report

Los Angeles Division

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Public Counsel

Los Angeles Division Table

As mentioned earlier in this report, in 2012, Court staff filmed Public Counsel’s chapter 7 seminar, which provides step-by-step bankruptcy instruction. The film, now in the final stages of editing, will be posted online and shared with pro bono organizations district-wide in July 2013.

Los Angeles Division

Public Counsel's Partnership with the Court

Also, the Court provided space for two continuing education programs offered by Public Counsel. The programs were offered free of charge in exchange for two volunteer hours per attendee. These well-attended programs have assisted with increasing the number of volunteers for self-help desks district-wide.

Bet Tzedek

Bet Tzedek

Bet Tzedek Legal Services provides a Debtors’ Rights Clinic, giving priority to those who are disabled or 55 years of age or older. Individual representation may also be provided to qualifying debtors. The Debtors’ Rights and Bankruptcy Program was closed for several weeks in 2012 because Bet Tzedek Legal Services consolidated and relocated all offices. Still, five on-site clinics were held in 2012, and approximately 1,000 clients were assisted.

  1. Los Angeles Division
  2. San Fernando Valley Division
  3. Santa Ana Division
  4. Riverside Division
  5. Northern Division