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Free Legal Aid in Miami<\/h1>\n
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Do you have a legal issue, but can\u2019t afford to hire an attorney? There are many free or low-cost legal service<\/a> options for residents in Miami-Dade County. Some of the main providers are Dade Legal Aid<\/a>, a nonprofit law firm offering free legal aid to low-income residents and seniors, <\/b>or through Legal Services of Greater Miami<\/a>. There may be income limits that apply for you to qualify for free\/low-cost help. Contact the specific agency to learn more. Below is a list of several organizations available to help you.<\/p>\n

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    \n \n American Civil Liberties Union of Florida\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    4500 Biscayne Blvd<\/p>\n \n

    Suite 340<\/p>\n

    \n Miami,<\/span>\n FL<\/span>\n 33137<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (786) 363-2700\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Discrimination, Election and Voting, Freedom Speech, Freedom of Religion, Immigration Rights, LGBT Rights, Privacy, Police Practices, Jail and Prison Conditions, and other issues of fair treatment by government.<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: The ACLU does not usually assist in the following types of cases: criminal defense or post-conviction appeals, divorce or child custody disputes, property disputes, tax problems, workers compensation issues, consumer complaints, landlord-tenant disputes, building code issues and complaints about lawyers or judges. To apply, fill out the intake form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n Dade County Bar Association Legal Line\n <\/h3>\n \n \n \n

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    \n Tel: (305) 371-2220 \n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Bankruptcy, unfair sales practices, consumer fraud, public benefits, family law, debt collection, garnishment, and repossession, public utilities, credit access, contracts\/warranties, loans\/ installment purchases<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: Volunteer attorneys provide brief, legal advice via telephone. Call to learn about times and dates.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Dade Legal Aid\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    123 NW First Avenue<\/p>\n \n

    \n Miami,<\/span>\n FL<\/span>\n 33128<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (305) 579 -5733\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Domestic Violence, Family Law, Guardianship, Housing, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Child Advocacy, Self Help Clinics, Non-Profit & Start Ups<\/p>\n

    Good to Know: <\/b>Dade Legal services to qualifying low-income residents of Miami-Dade County. Call to learn about intake procedures.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Legal Services of Greater Miami\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    3000 Biscayne Boulevard<\/p>\n \n

    Suite 500<\/p>\n

    \n Miami,<\/span>\n FL<\/span>\n 33137<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (305) 576-0080\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Civil law, Housing, Government Benefits, Employment, Families and Children, Homeless, Elder, Military and Veterans<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This is a free legal service. You must apply for services at this or, if you are in South Miami-Dade county (South of Kendall Drive and Monroe County) you can apply for services at:<\/p>\n

    South Dade Law Center
    \n11285 SW 211 Street, Suite 302
    \nMiami, Florida 33189
    \n(305) 576-0080<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Bankruptcy<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Bankruptcy Clinic\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District<\/p>\n \n

    123 NW First Avenue, First Floor<\/p>\n

    \n Miami,<\/span>\n FL<\/span>\n 33128<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (305) 891-5080\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Bankruptcy<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This office offers bankruptcy assistance for low-income residents of Miami-Dade County. Client intake and screening is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Legal Aid from 8:30 \u2013 11:00 am. Clients are seen on a first come\/first serve basis. No appointments necessary.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Disability Law<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Disability Rights of Florida\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    2728 Centerview Drive<\/p>\n \n

    Suite 102<\/p>\n

    \n Tallahassee,<\/span>\n FL<\/span>\n 32301<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (800) 342-0823\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Disability, Abuse, Neglect, Benefits Assistance, and Employment, Access to Public Accommodations, Special Education, Negotiation, and Mediation.<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This is a statewide program providing legal representation to those with mental and physical disabilities throughout Miami. Your legal issue must directly relate from your disability.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Elder Law<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Senior Legal Helpline\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    Florida Department of Elder Affairs <\/p>\n \n

    4040 Esplanade Way<\/p>\n

    \n Tallahassee,<\/span>\n FL<\/span>\n 32399<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (888) 895-7873\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Civil<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: Volunteer attorneys are available to answer basic legal questions via phone free of charge for Florida residents age 60 and over. Calls are strictly confidential. Call to learn specific dates and times.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Family Law<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Family Court Self Help Program\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center <\/p>\n \n

    175 NW 1st Avenue Room 2441 <\/p>\n

    \n Miami,<\/span>\n FL<\/span>\n 33128<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (305) 349-7800 \n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Family, Divorce, Child Custody, and Paternity<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This is a free self-help program for unrepresented litigants. Lawyers do not provide legal advice or representation nor do they directly<\/b> assist in completing court forms. They do assist litigants in the use of their packets, review forms for completeness forms, and provide instructions on court procedures.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Immigration Law<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Americans for Immigrant Justice\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    6355 NW 36th St.<\/p>\n \n

    \n Virginia Gardens,<\/span>\n FL<\/span>\n 33166<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (305) 573-1106\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Domestic Violence, Immigration, Naturalization, and Asylum<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: Representatives speak Spanish, Creole and French.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n American Friends Service Committee\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    111 N.E. 1st Street<\/p>\n \n

    3rd Floor<\/p>\n

    \n Miami,<\/span>\n FL<\/span>\n 33132<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (305) 600-5441\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Domestic Violence, Immigration, and Naturalization<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: The Legal Services Program provides legal assistance, consultations, and referrals for clients regarding immigration matters. They will not represent detained aliens. Providers speak Creole, French, Spanish and Romanian.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Catholic Charities Legal Services Archdiocese of Miami\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    Ingraham Building<\/p>\n \n

    25 SE 2nd Avenue, Suite 220<\/p>\n

    \n Miami,<\/span>\n FL<\/span>\n 33131<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (305) 373-1073\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Area of Law: Domestic Violence, Immigration, and Naturalization<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This organization has several offices serving the Miami-Dade area. They provide free legal consultation service for low-income immigrants and their families.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Church World Service-Immigration and Refugee Program\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    1924 NW 84th Ave<\/p>\n \n

    Building 10<\/p>\n

    \n Miami,<\/span>\n FL<\/span>\n 33126<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (305) 774-6770\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Domestic Violence, Immigration, Naturalization, Asylum, and Refugee<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This organization provides legal services to immigrants and refugees at little or no cost. They speak Creole, French, and Spanish. They Will NOT represent aliens in detention.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Small Claims<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Small Claims Legal Clinic\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    123 NW First Avenue<\/p>\n \n

    First Floor<\/p>\n

    \n Miami,<\/span>\n FL<\/span>\n 33128<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (305) 576-0080\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Area of Law: Civil, Small Claims<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This free clinic is offered to explain to the public how to file their own small claims cases in court and how to collect on the judgments. They do not provide direct representation in court. You must call to schedule an appointment. No walk-ins.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Law School Clinics<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Florida International College of Law Legal Clinics\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    11200 S.W. 8th Street, RDB 2015<\/p>\n \n

    \n University Park,<\/span>\n FL<\/span>\n 33199<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (305) 348-1118\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: <\/b>Human Rights, Bankruptcy, Death Penalty, Environmental Law, Family and Children\u2019s Advocacy, Immigration, Investor and Small Business<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: Cases are only accepted certain times of the year or by referral from a judge. Call for consideration. To qualify you must be low-income. Contact the individual program for more information.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n University of Miami School of Law\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    1311 Miller Drive<\/p>\n \n

    Coral Gables<\/p>\n

    \n FL,<\/span>\n 33146 <\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (305) 284-2339\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Bankruptcy<\/a>, Children and Youth Law<\/a>, Death Penalty<\/a>, Federal Appellate<\/a>, Health Rights<\/a>, Human Rights<\/a>, Immigration<\/a>, Investors<\/a>, Tenants\/Housing<\/a><\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: Cases are only accepted certain times of the year or by referral from a judge. Call for consideration. To qualify you must be low-income. Contact the individual program for more information.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n St. Thomas University School of Law Human Rights Clinic\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    2650 S.W. 27th Avenue<\/p>\n \n

    Third Floor, Suite 304<\/p>\n

    \n Miami,<\/span>\n FL<\/span>\n 33133<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (305) 441-5229\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Immigration, Human Trafficking<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: To be eligible for services you must reside in Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, or Palm Beach County, Florida; and be low income.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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