Free Legal Aid in Orlando
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Many know Orlando as the theme park capital of the world, but for the locals, there’s a lot more to the city than Mickey Mouse, Harry Potter, and Shamu. Nicknamed “The City Beautiful”, Orlando’s hundreds of lakes, world-class theater scene and NBA Magic are just a few of the things that make people proud to call the city “home”. However, even in a lovely city like Orlando, legal problems can still surface. If you have a legal problem in Orlando and can’t afford a private attorney, there are a few organizations that offer free or low-cost legal services in the area. If you’ll be representing yourself in court, check out the Self-Help section of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court website.
Free Legal Aid Organizations
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Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida (CLSMF)
122 East Colonial Drive, #200
Orlando, FL 32801
Tel: Tel: (407) 841-7777 (Helpline)The oldest and largest legal aid organization in Central Florida, CLSMF helps low-income Floridians with a myriad of legal issues, such as:
- Consumer Issues
- Children and Education
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Advocacy
- Family Law
- Housing
- Public Benefits
- Tax and Controversy Assistance
- Veterans
CLSMF has multiple other locations in Central Florida.
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Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association
100 E. Robinson St.
Orlando, FL 32801
Tel: (407) 841-8310 (Press “1” for legal assistance)The Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association is a network of attorneys who take on the cases of low-income individuals or individuals with special legal needs for little or no cost. Practice areas include:
- Family Law
- Housing Law
- Consumer Law
- Immigration
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Catholic Charities of Central Florida (Immigration Services)
1771 North Semoran Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32807
Tel: (407) 658-0110Though primarily a provider of social services, this organization also provides limited immigration and refugee legal services and referrals.
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Catholic Charities of Central Florida (Refugee Services)
1819 North Semoran Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32807
Tel: (407) 658-1818Though primarily a provider of social services, this organization also provides limited immigration and refugee legal services and referrals.
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The Florida Bar’s Online Lawyer Referral Service
The Florida Bar can refer you to an attorney who will provide a 30-minute consultation for $25 dollars or less.
For more information about legal aid organizations in Florida, check out this Consumer Pamphlet from the Florida Bar Association.
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