There is a lot to unpack here. But generally, you mention exceptions to the rule.

The ACLU, is milquetoast and always has been. They never stood up for the labor movement, and hardly stick up for those poisoned by the most powerful corporations for instance.

Court appointed attorneys? I am tempted to say get the fuck out of here, many are good, more are bad. These are aspiring good old boys, and or shitty lawyers that bend their clients over for the system so they can be part of the club.

Environmental lawyers are on notice after Donzinger. Don't expect shit.

The system they operate under is broken, so if they want to succeed in their careers they have to betray the common good. That's the problem and it's not new, although getting worse.

Fuck Lawyers. What do you call a hundred lawyers at the bottom of the Lake? A good start.