Monday, December 15, 2025

Nation’s Largest Pro Bono Law Firm Brings Free Consumer Defense Clinic to Altadena

[photo credit: Altadena Library District]

The Altadena Library District is partnering with Public Counsel, the nation’s largest pro bono law firm, to host a free Consumer Law Clinic on Wednesday, Dec. 17. The event aims to arm locals with legal strategies to fight back against financial exploitation.

Running from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Main Library Community Room, the clinic is open to adults ages 18 and older. Organizers have highlighted accessibility: “Walk-ins welcome!”

Attorneys will provide consultations on fraud, debt collection, foreclosure, home improvement loans, student loans, used car scams, and unfair business practices.

Founded in 1970, Public Counsel is supported by over 140 staff members and over 5,000 volunteer lawyers. Together, they assist more than 30,000 individuals and organizations annually.

“Public Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice, as well as to amplifying the power of our clients through comprehensive legal advocacy,” the organization stated.

The firm’s mission targets systemic inequality. “Public Counsel works to disrupt these harmful systems, end the criminalization of poverty, and protect the economic security of those targeted by consumer fraud or over-burdened with debt.”

Residents should note that this location is scheduled to close for renovation in early 2026.

Consumer Law Clinic will run on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Altadena Library District Main Library Community Room, 600 E. Mariposa St., Altadena. For more call 626-798-0833 or visit https://www.altadenalibrary.org/programs.