Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc. (GLS) provides free or low-cost legal services to low-income individuals, persons with disabilities, veterans, the homeless, victims of domestic violence and or human trafficking, and the elderly. Areas of legal services include assistance with housing, eviction, and foreclosure problems; family or domestic violence issues; immigration and human trafficking matters; and tax, SSI/disability, and consumer matters. GLS places special emphasis on helping the seniors (age 60+), families with school-age children, homeless persons, ex-offenders re-entering society, and LGBTQ+ individuals. GLS serves Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties.
Legal Assistance
Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims of abuse and others who qualify. Even if the organization does not have a lawyer available to represent you in court, you may want to ask if there is a lawyer who you can consult with to get advice. Please note that we list the organizations by the county where the office is located – however, many offices may likely serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations.
Manatee
Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc. (Bradenton Office)
Marion
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. (Ocala Office)
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. (CLSMF) provides free legal services for low to moderate income individuals. Legal aid and advice services include: domestic violence, family law, children and education, housing, public benefits, elder advocacy, veterans, and tax controversy assistance. Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. serves Marion County.
Miami-Dade
Americans for Immigrant Justice
Americans for Immigrant Justice provides legal assistance to immigrants who are domestic violence victims. This includes victims who are dependent on their spouses for immigration status who need to separate from their abusers. Services are available in English and Spanish. Americans for Immigrant Justice serves the south Florida area.
Dade Legal Aid Society (Hialeah Office)
Dade Legal Aid Society provides legal services to low-income individuals, children, teens, women, and families in need of assistance. Legal service areas include: child & teen advocacy, domestic violence, family law, bankruptcy, consumer, guardianship, foreclosure, human sex trafficking, immigration, housing, and more. Dade Legal Aid Society serves Miami-Dade County.
Dade Legal Aid Society (Miami Courthouse Office)
Dade Legal Aid Society provides legal services to low-income individuals, children, teens, women, and families in need of assistance. Legal service areas include: child & teen advocacy, domestic violence, family law, bankruptcy, consumer, guardianship, foreclosure, human sex trafficking, immigration, housing, and more. Dade Legal Aid Society serves Miami-Dade County.
Dade Legal Aid Society (Miami Office)
Dade Legal Aid Society provides legal services to low-income individuals, children, teens, women, and families in need of assistance. Legal service areas include: child & teen advocacy, domestic violence, family law, bankruptcy, consumer, guardianship, foreclosure, human sex trafficking, immigration, housing, and more. Dade Legal Aid Society serves Miami-Dade County.
Dade Legal Aid Society (Naranja Office)
Dade Legal Aid Society provides legal services to low-income individuals, children, teens, women, and families in need of assistance. Legal service areas include: child & teen advocacy, domestic violence, family law, bankruptcy, consumer, guardianship, foreclosure, human sex trafficking, immigration, housing, and more. Dade Legal Aid Society serves Miami-Dade County.
Monroe
Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc
Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. provides legal assistance to low income individuals. Legal services include family law, housing, consumer, and financial assistance. Services are available in English, Spanish, and Creole. Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. serves Monroe County.