Pro Bono Activities

The Orange County Bar Association develops opportunities for attorneys in Orange County to volunteer their legal expertise to increase access to justice. In addition to soliciting volunteers for the Public Law Center, current attorney volunteer opportunities include:

Domestic Violence Project
The Domestic Violence Project provides training for attorney volunteers who wish to participate in legal clinics which take place at Orange County domestic violence shelters.

Grandparent/Guardianship Project
Provides training for attorney volunteers who wish to participate in legal clinics which help grandparents through the legal process of gaining guardianship of their grandchildren.

Bankruptcy Project
Provides training for attorneys who want to volunteer at legal clinics held at the Orange County Bankruptcy Court. These clinics help low-income pro se debtors understand their rights regarding reaffirmation agreements and Chapter 7 filings. This project is Co-sponsored by the Public Law Center.

Family Law Basic Training
Provides training for attorneys in basic family law issues. Attendees must put their new skills to work by accepting two pro bono cases from the Public Law Center, which co-sponsors this program.