Riverside Division
Since December 1, 2011, the Joint Federal Pro Se Clinic has been in operation at the Riverside Division. The clinic was opened through a joint effort by the Bankruptcy and District Courts and is operated by the Public Service Law Corporation (PSLC), a non-profit law firm operated by the Riverside County Bar Association. In 2013, the clinic provided assistance to 1,826 self-represented parties on the topics of bankruptcy or federal civil actions, with approximately 83 percent of visitors requiring bankruptcy assistance. Self-represented parties seeking aid with bankruptcy filings may attend a chapter 7 seminar which discusses how to fill out a chapter 7 petition. The clinic was supported by a total of 857 hours of volunteer work from 31 volunteers, including approximately 360 hours of pro bono limited scope direct representation.