Sacramento lawyers engage in a myriad of pro bono projects and there are many ways to get involved. Pro bono work has many benefits. Lawyers can give back to the community through programs that are meaningful to them while making contacts with colleagues, developing skills, and gaining exposure to new practice areas.
CPB is a volunteer-based organization that assists clients in the following ways:. Our goal is to make volunteering a satisfying experience that will work given the busy schedules of our volunteers.
The areas of law CPB provides assistance with can change over time. For the most current information, please go to our website at www. Examples of the areas of service we usually cover include Chapter 7 bankruptcy, debt collection defense, employment, wills and powers of attorney, guardianship of minors, probate and family law.
Members are encouraged to take on other activities, such as volunteer recruitment and publicity, as their schedules permit.
We encourage Sacramento area attorneys with an interest in promoting access to justice for the low income members of our community to join our Advisory Committee. We welcome attorneys who are licensed to practice in California and who can assist clients in Sacramento and the surrounding counties to join our list of volunteers. We urge you to email us at info capitalprobono. Volunteers will be contacted only regarding those types of cases they have indicated a willingness to accept.
