Founded by Brad Dacus, PJI defends religious freedom, parental rights, the sanctity of life, and other civil liberties. Pacific Justice Institute is a non-profit 501(c)(3) legal defense organization The primary mission of Pacific Justice Institute is to provide rigorous defense for families and religious organizations when their constitutionally guaranteed freedoms are threatened. Our legal representation is always free of charge to clients, supported solely by private donors who recognize the value of our work. With our established nationwide network of over 1000 attorneys working pro bono, we are able to leverage any donation ten-fold – an invaluable asset considering that approximately 90% of the cost of most legal action is absorbed by attorney fees.