The Los Angeles County Bar Blog

Foreclosure Workshop Praised

As noted on page 22 in USC Law Magazine, "[M]ost of the nearly 22,000 L.A. County attorneys who work in small firms or solo practice are rarely offered public service opportunities. Through their work with the Los Angeles County Bar Association Barristers [USC alumni] David Swift '04 and Jennifer Flory '05 are changing that....Swift and Flory decided to hold foreclosure prevention clinics in partnership with three of L.A.'s most prominent public service organizations: Public Counsel, Neighborhood Legal Services and the Legal Aid Foundation."

What the Domestic Violence Project Does

Attorney Deborah A. Kelly directs the Association's Domestic Violence Project, which gives pro bono legal assistance to victims of domestic violence. She sent me this story of one person, Maria, who came to the Domestic Violence Project for help.

My ex-boyfriend used to punch me and hit me when I didn't do what he wanted. I stayed with him for longer than I should have because we have a baby together. But, when he started to hit my older child from a previous relationship, I finally ended it and moved out! I wish I had done it sooner. I guess he convinced me that I was worthless.

Around two weeks ago, my ex-boyfriend came over to my house. I didn't invite him over, but he wanted to see our baby, so I let him in. After a while, he tried to kiss me. I said no. He kept trying to hold me, hug me, and kiss me. I kept saying no. Finally, he got mad because I wouldn't go back with him. I already told him we were over, but he didn't want to accept it. He told me, "You're mine." Then, he pushed me a few times, and I pushed him back to defend myself. I guess he got scratched when I pushed him. I'm not sure. He left my house, but returned with LAPD within 30 minutes. I was shocked to see the police.