⚖️ Free Legal Services
1. Legal Services Corporation (LSC) *(National)
Overview: The largest funder of civil legal aid in the U.S., supporting local legal aid organizations across the country.
Services: Refers individuals to free legal aid in their area for civil matters (housing, family, employment, etc.).
Website: www.lsc.gov
Find Help Tool: www.lsc.gov/what-legal-aid/find-legal-aid
2. Florida Legal Services (Statewide – Florida)
Overview: A nonprofit legal advocacy organization working to protect the legal rights of low-income Floridians.
Services: Legal assistance with housing, public benefits, employment, and civil rights.
Website: www.floridalegal.org
3. Legal Aid Service of Broward County (Local – South Florida)
Overview: Provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families in Broward County.
Services: Help with housing issues, domestic violence, re-entry support, public benefits, immigration, and more.
Website: www.browardlegalaid.org
4. Dade Legal Aid / Put Something Back (Local – Miami-Dade County)
Overview: Offers pro bono legal assistance through a network of volunteer attorneys.
Services: Family law, housing, employment, bankruptcy, expungement, and other civil legal needs.
Website: www.dadelegalaid.org
5. American Bar Association – Free Legal Answers (National)
Overview: A virtual legal clinic where eligible users can post civil legal questions and receive answers from volunteer lawyers.
Services: Free civil legal guidance (no criminal cases) on issues like housing, family law, and employment.
Website: www.freelegalanswers.org
6. Southern Legal Counsel (Florida)
Overview: A nonprofit law firm focused on systemic advocacy and impact litigation for marginalized communities.
Services: Homeless rights, disability rights, housing, healthcare access, and civil liberties.
Website: www.southernlegal.org
7. Community Justice Project (South Florida)
Overview: A movement lawyering organization partnering with grassroots groups in low-income communities.
Services: Advocacy and legal support for housing justice, workers' rights, and re-entry.
Website: www.communityjusticeproject.com