Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Jocelyn Badillo has a strong background in both legal services and community recreation. Currently serving as a Senior Recreation Leader at the City of Baldwin Park since July 2014, Jocelyn oversees staff and coordinates events, demonstrating leadership and organizational skills. Concurrently, as a Legal Intern at Bet Tzedek Legal Services since August 2022, Jocelyn assists in drafting immigration and DCFS forms for SIJS cases. Previous experience includes a Summer Internship at Bet Tzedek Legal Services and a role as a Legal Assistant at the Law Office of Noemi Ramirez, where Jocelyn interacted directly with clients to gather necessary documentation. Jocelyn earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of La Verne in 2023, following a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies from the same institution in 2018.
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Founded in 1974, Bet Tzedek pursues equal justice for all by providing high-quality, free legal services to low-income, disabled, and elderly people of all racial and religious backgrounds. One of the nation’s premier public interest law firms, Bet Tzedek uses direct legal service, impact litigation, community outreach, and legislative advocacy in the areas of consumer rights, employment rights, elder justice/caregiver law, Holocaust reparations, housing, human trafficking, public benefits, and real estate to serve more 100,000 people every year.