Benjamin Ebert

Benjamin Ebert is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in advocating for children and youth, particularly within the dependency system. Currently serving as a Senior Attorney at Legal Advocates for Children and Youth, Law Foundation of Silicon Valley since September 2008, Ebert has a robust background in housing rights, having worked as a Housing Rights Attorney with the Mental Health Advocacy Project. Ebert's earlier roles include law clerk positions at the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley, California Rural Legal Assistance, and experience managing a caseload within the Housing Rights Unit. Ebert holds a Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley, emphasizing psychology and ethnic studies.