Bet Tzedek is a nationally recognized nonprofit law firm based in Los Angeles, specializing in providing comprehensive free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. Standing out for its person-centered approach and multilingual support, the organization is dedicated to achieving equitable access to justice through direct representation, education, and systemic advocacy.
The firm integrates legal assistance with social support services, empowering communities through knowledge of their rights and advocating for policy reforms. With a committed team of attorneys and over 1,000 pro bono volunteers contributing tens of thousands of hours annually, Bet Tzedek focuses on vulnerable populations including seniors, workers, tenants, families, and transgender individuals, addressing both individual legal needs and broader structural injustices.
Services Offered
- Civil law attorney services
- Justice for Seniors & Dependent Adults
- Justice for Workers, Taxpayers & Small Business Owners
- Justice for Tenants, Homeowners and Unhoused Individuals
- Justice for Children & Families
- Justice for Transgender Individuals
- Free legal advice and full representation
- Education and outreach through resource materials and self-help instructions
- Legal workshops and clinics
- Policy advocacy for economic and social justice reform
- Impact litigation for broad societal change
- Housing legal assistance
- Advance planning services
- Public benefits advocacy
- Small business legal support
- Employment rights clinics
Serving Los Angeles County and beyond, Bet Tzedek offers support in multiple languages including English, Russian, Armenian, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, and Vietnamese. In 2024 alone, the organization assisted over 61,000 individuals and families, demonstrating its significant community impact and commitment to justice.
