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The Veterans Pro Bono Project: What We Do 

The Veterans Pro Bono Project is a joint venture between LACBA and Public Counsel to provide free legal assistance and representation to veterans and active duty personnel on a wide range of legal matters.

This includes supporting the training and deployment of pro bono attorneys to assist veterans with their VA benefits, family law matters, criminal defense, tax, housing, outstanding ticket and warrant resolution, and other legal issues.

The veterans assisted through this joint partnership come from throughout Los Angeles County, including those served by Public Counsel at the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Campus.

Join Our Efforts

Los Angeles County is home to the largest veteran population in the country--some 330,000 strong--with thousands of them falling into poverty and unemployment.

To Volunteer, Please Complete this Online Form

Watch Our Pro Bono Training Video on Citation Defense

"Honoring America's Veterans' is an opportunity for us to recognize the many sacrifices and contributions veterans have made to our country, while supporting the delivery of pro bono legal services to those Veterans in need."
-- Adam Siegler, Chair of LACBA's Armed Forces Committee and Lieutenant Colonel, US Army Reserve

A SOLDIER SAYS THANK YOU

The following letter was addressed to several attorneys, as well as to the LACBA Armed Forces Committee:

To those of you who may be reading this, not directly addressed, my name is ____, and I'm a Petty Officer Third Class serving active duty in the United States Navy.

I (and my command) want to personally thank you for the tremendous aid that you are providing me. When I think about how your firm has defended my paternal rights, it brings me to tears.  I've been fighting a good, honest fight for several years now and I have endured a considerable amount while pursuing the most basic visitation agreement. As a result of your intervention, I have been able to continue to see my son.  But the most rewarding gift you've given me is the opportunity to show him that I love him.

You witnessed the injustice I underwent and intervened on my behalf allowing me to serve my country on deployment. You have helped me sleep more restfully at night.  My quality of life has significantly improved since you have taken the case.  You have given me peace of mind, relieving a weight from my family. Your presence alone has stopped the libel, the harassment, the unfounded DCFS investigations and the calls to the police. You have given me a new perspective, optimism, hope and serenity. I call everything that has transpired from my initial request for aid to this moment, a miracle. 

I am quite exhausted while typing at the moment, as I am sure most of your clients are after a day in court but it is of no matter as there are no words for the level of gratitude that I wish to express to you.

Support Us So We Can Support Them

DONATE NOW to support the training and placement of pro bono attorneys to assist Veterans.

The Valor Guide is an index of legal service providers for veterans in Los Angeles County area that was compiled by Loyola Law School at the direction of Committee Chair, Adam Siegler.

LACBA's Armed Forces Committee is made up of a network of lawyers, many of whom having military experience, who are dedicated to provide pro bono legal assistance to veterans, and who are working to coordinate with existing legal service and other nonprofit organizations by developing programs to support and complement each other's efforts.