Legal Aid in Miami
If you have a civil law problem but can`t afford to hire a private lawyer, you can still access the legal system through your local legal advice and legal aid organization, which provides free or low-cost legal services to low-income people. Information on many of these local services can be found online at the websites listed below. Domestic Violence – Legal aid accepts applications from victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and criminal harassment who seek legal advice, interim protection orders and/or final protection orders. Click here to apply. Once you have submitted your application, if you require further assistance, please call 305-579-5733 ext. 2229 or ext. 2251. Legal Services of Greater Miami provides free civil services to low-income communities in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties and is considered one of the most outstanding legal services programs. With ARAG Legal Protection Insurance, your network`s attorney fees are paid 100% in full for a variety of legal issues covered.
We offer innovative and effective legal services that help thousands of individual members of our community each year and have a positive impact on the community as a whole. Dade Legal Aid – Put Something Back “PSB” – 305-579-5733 ext. 2279 or 2264 A Dade Legal Aid referral service for needy clients who cannot be served by our staff or any other program. Deals with civil matters on matters such as consumerism, debt collection, bankruptcy, eviction, immigration, real estate, estate, deeds, liens, foreclosure, name change, divorce, risk law, incorporation, guardianship, non-profit organizations, taxes and wills. Click here to request the documents required for bankruptcy Legal is everywhere. Protect yourself and your family with legal insurance. FAMILY LAW – sonia@dadelegalaid.org (305) 579-5733, ext. 2239 or ext.
2222 For a complete list of coverage under your plan, visit ARAG Legal online and enter access code: 10277mdc or call ARAG Customer Service at 800-667-4300, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. For all legal matters not covered by the plan and not excluded, you are entitled to at least 25% discount on the normal network lawyer rate. CREOLE: Pandan ke nap kontinye swiv evenman kap fèt la nap konitnye sèvi klyan nou yo an deyò biro-a. Si-w gen okenn ijans, tanpri rele 911. Si-w se yon kliyan deja, tanpri kontakte avoka-w la. Tout nouvo aplikan yo tanpri vizite www.dadelegalaid.org pou nouvo enfòmasyon. Si-w pale kreyol tanpri contacts genius nan eugenie@dadelegalaid.org; (305) 579-5733 ext. 2243 Have you ever thought about how many events in your life have a legal element? Most of us are unprepared for the unexpected – such as the recent circumstances caused by the coronavirus outbreak. There are the pleasures – like getting married or buying the house of your dreams. And challenges – like when true love doesn`t work or you end up in a speeding ticket.
Corporate Law, Artists, Not-for-Profit and Start-ups – Workshops on a variety of topics designed to help entrepreneurs and those who need free tune-ups without funds to hire a lawyer. All services are offered remotely Click here for more information. Find Miami-Dade County Family and Pro Bono Legal Aid Services by City The Small Claims “How To” project is for litigants seeking information on how to proceed in Small Claims Court. Florida`s Children First (954) 796-08601401 N. University Drive, Suite 408Coral Springs, FL 33071Family, Civil Rights, Education and Health MAIN OFFICE DOWNTOWN (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY) (305) 579-5733 ext. 2222 An organization may be eligible for services without charge if its purpose is to serve eligible clients or consists primarily of eligible clients. Dade Legal Aid works with several service providers in the community to provide a safety net of services in all areas of civil law. Insolvency – clinics will be virtual from 2020 Click here to see information about clinics. or Click here to apply IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE REQUESTED DOCUMENTS OR REQUIRED RECEIPTS AND PROOF OF INCOME, YOU MAY BE TURNED AWAY BY PRO BONO COUNSEL. GERMAN: Our offices are temporarily closed due to coronavirus and we are working remotely until further notice. If you are already a client of our firm and are currently represented by a lawyer, please contact your lawyer or legal assistant for more information.
To request services online, new customers can click here. Click here If you have an emergency that requires immediate assistance, please call 911. HIALEAH COURTHOUSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DIVISION 11 EAST 6 STREET, HIALEAH, FL 33010 (305) 520- 4057 SOUTH DADE OFFICE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DIVISION 27112 P. DIXIE HIGHWAY., HOMESTEAD 33032 (305) 247-9562 Fax: (305) 274-1362 To apply or receive assistance in applying, please visit: COURTHOUSE CENTER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DIVISION 175 NW FIRST AVE., FLOOR MEZZANINE., MIAMI, FL 33128 (305) 349- 5824 IF YOU HAVE ANY AGREEMENTS OR A CASE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO HANDLE, PLEASE CONTACT THE MIAMI DADE BAR ASSOCIATION ATTORNEY AT 888-305-LAW-1 Miamidadebar.org Wills on Wheels Clinics – Pro bono attorneys provide residents in need with information about estate and the effects of death without a will. Qualified clients are paired with pro bono lawyers who provide wills and related documents remotely. SOUTH DADE GUARDIANSHIP PROJECT (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY) 10700 SW 211 STREET, CUTLER BAY, FL ROOM 1302 33189 (305) 971- 5081 DEPARTMENT OF CHILD ADVOCACY / TUTOR AD LITEM PROGRAM CHILDREN`S COURTHOUSE 155 NW 3 STREET, MIAMI, FL 33158 PUT SOMETHING BACK PRO BONO PROJECT (305) 579-5733 ext. 2279 or 2264 Immigration – In collaboration with local immigration and non-profit providers, Volunteer lawyers operate virtual clinics, take on cases and appear remotely in immigration proceedings. DADE COUNTY LEGAL AID AND THE PRO BONO PUT SOMETHING BACK PROGRAM ARE ACCEPTING 2022 APPLICATIONS ONLINE AND THROUGH OUR TELEPHONE INTAKE SYSTEM (305)-579-5733. American Red Cross: 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) Florida Bar Disaster Legal Services Family Law – Legal aid helps file an initial divorce, paternity and visitation file for low-income Miami Dade residents. The client must have custody of their minor child and be a resident of Miami-Dade County to be initially eligible for services. Click here to apply Required Documents to Consider for Services Once you have submitted your application, if you require further assistance, please call 305-579-5733 ext. 2239 or ext.
2222. REQUIREMENTS: To qualify, the client`s income must not exceed 150% of the federal poverty guidelines. All clients must provide all relevant documents, identification documents, Miami-Dade County residency and proof of income. If you have submitted an application and have further questions, please call 305-579-5733 ext. 2279 or 2264. Dade Legal Aid offers special projects: Dade Legal Aid offers free tools and services to clients and companions who are deaf or hard of hearing. *$368 is the average hourly rate for a U.S. attorney with 11 to 15 years of experience according to The Survey of Law Firm Economics: 2018 Edition, The National Law Journal and ALM Legal Intelligence, October 2018. Guardianship – Legal aid handles guardianship cases for impoverished residents who need help.
For more information, please call 305-579-5733 ext. 2273. GUARDIANSHIP INQUIRIES – (305) 579-5733 ext. 2267 IF YOU QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE, YOU MAY BE REFERRED TO A PRO BONO LAWYER.
