Most legal aid firms offer their help free of charge to eligible individuals. In some areas, there are low-cost panels for people on low fixed incomes. Please understand that the information in this manual is based on generally applicable laws of Nebraska. Some laws and procedures may vary depending on the specifics of your case. If you want to get legal advice about your specific problem, you should consult a lawyer. Some legal aid agencies cannot serve people whose income exceeds that of their policies. Income policies use a percentage of federal poverty income. VaLegalAid.org does not guarantee assistance from a legal aid agency in Virginia, even if you meet income guidelines. Below is the federal amount of poverty income from the Department of Health and Social Services. (Status: March 2017) These resources are intended for lawyers who provide legal aid or pro bono work. If you don`t have a legal background, these can be difficult to understand. Visit the resources on the main menu for legal information written and designed for the public. In addition, legal advice generally does not deal with cases where a person is seeking money as a settlement.
In such cases, a private lawyer usually represents a client with no upfront costs and only charges a fee if the client wins the case. Second, the lawyer`s fee is a percentage of the client`s compensation. This is called contingency fees. Because the number of people using legal services exceeds the staff and money available to handle cases, legal aid firms limit the types of cases. Our brochures inform you about your legal rights and legal problems, which you can solve yourself. The U.S. Constitution guarantees equal justice before the law, but those words mean little if everyone has access to our legal system. Later, in the mid-1960s, the federal government began providing funding for legal advice to those in need. The federal government has created a Legal Services Office within the Office of Economic Opportunities to distribute federal funds to local programs called legal service agencies. These programs were transferred to Legal Services Corp. (LSC), which was created by Congress in 1975. Lawyers in a law firm provide the same legal services as any other lawyer.
They can advise and represent you in most areas of civil law, although each program has priorities for the types of cases it will adopt. If you have a civil law problem but can`t afford to hire a private lawyer, you may have access to the legal system through your local legal advice or legal aid agency, which provides free or low-cost legal services to low-income people. Free legal services are designed for low-income people who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer. Many programs have different standards, and you`ll need to check with your community office to see if you`re eligible. Some offices base their eligibility solely on income, while others take into account ownership and family size. It is important to call your legal advisor to see if you are qualified. It`s hard to keep an up-to-date list, so if you`re having trouble contacting an office, you can search the internet for legal aid by county or contact a local bar association. Below is a list by county. Use of this information manual is not intended and does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Legal Aid of Nebraska`s attorneys.
The information provided to you in this guide is for educational purposes only. Nothing in this manual should be construed as legal advice or a substitute for legal advice. Today, Florida, legal aid societies and legal advocacy organizations in various counties are sponsored and funded by federal, state, and local governments, the Florida Bar Foundation, the Florida Bar, local bar associations, and special grants. Florida is divided into seven regions, each with programs that receive LSC funding, as well as programs that do not receive LSC funding but are funded from other sources and are therefore able to accept a wider range of cases. Both programs share the common goal of equal justice and legal representation for all in the legal system. Giving people in need access to legal representation has a long tradition in this country. Previous programs run by volunteer lawyers from local bar associations were called legal aid societies. We may always be able to provide you with timely legal advice. Or tell them where you can get help. Florida Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal clinic where qualified users ask their civil law questions. Volunteer lawyers register on the website, select questions to answer, and provide legal information and advice. Users receive an email when they answer their questions.
A booklet with information on family law issues in Oregon. Topics include: marriage and divorce, paternity, parental custody and leave, child support, the Ministry of Social Services` child protection program, adoption, abuse protection and guardianship. Enter the postal code, city or county of the person who needs help. It`s best to enter the zip code, as many groups don`t serve the entire county. If you`re searching by county, check each organization`s full description for the specific postal codes it serves. Einige Organisationen oder Programme bestimmter Organisationen dienen nur speziellen Gruppen wie: North Florida Center for Equal Justice – Tallahassee: 850-701-3980 Florida Rural Legal Services – Fort Pierce: 772-466-4766, gebührenfrei (888) 582-3410. Prozesskostenhilfe von Manasota Inc. – Sarasota: 941-366-0038. FIU College of Law Educational Advocacy Clinic – Miami: 305-348-7541. Gulfcoast Legal Services Inc.
– Bradenton: 941-746-6151. Rechtshilfedienst von Broward County Inc. – Plantage: 954-765-8950. Bay Area Legal Services Inc. – Dade City: 352-567-9044, www.bals.org. Americans for Immigrant Justice – Büro Miami: 305-573-1106. Community Law Program – St. Petersburg: 727-582-7480. Florida Justice Institute (Fälle in Bezug auf Inhaftierung und Bedingungen) – Miami: 305-358-2081. Orange County Bar Association Legal Aid Inc. – Orlando: 407-841-8310.
Rechtsberatung von North Florida Inc. – Panama City: 850-769-3581. Florida Institutional Legal Services Inc. – Gainesville: 352-375-2494, or email. Some organizations may make exceptions for seniors, HIV-positive people or victims of family violence. Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida Inc. – Daytona Beach: 386-255-6573, toll free 800-405-1417. Bay Area Legal Services Inc. – Tampa: 813-232-1343. Brevard County Legal Aid Inc.
– Rockledge: 321-631-2500 Collier County Legal Aid Inc. – Immokalee: 239-657-7442. Be sure to carefully review these other requirements before contacting an organization. Florida Rural Legal Services – Punta Gorda: 941-505-9007. Examples of the types of cases typically handled include: Jacksonville Area Legal Aid: 904-356-8371, 904-353-1320 V/TTY, video, toll free 866-356-8371 Bay Area Legal Services Inc. – St. Petersburg: 727-490-4040. Florida Rural Legal Services – Belle Glade: 561-993-0003, 800-277-768. Note: Not all organizations offer all of the services listed. Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida Inc.
– Plantation: 954-736-2400. Lee County Legal Aid Society Inc. – Fort Myers: 239-334-6118 Three Rivers Legal Services Inc.: 352-372-0519, toll free 866-256-8091. Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Inc. – Green Cove Springs: 904-284-8410. Legal Aid Foundation der Tallahassee Bar Association Inc. – Tallahassee: 850-222-3292. American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Florida Inc.
Some organizations also factor in expenses such as childcare, medical bills, and debts. There are several ways an organization can help: What is the history of legal aid? How is legal aid funded? What do legal lawyers do? What cases are handled by legal aid offices? How much does legal advice cost and who can request it? Where are the legal offices located? They do not deal with criminal cases because the state provides public defence lawyers to represent people accused of criminal acts who cannot afford private lawyers. Greater Miami Legal Services Inc. – Miami: 305-576-0080. Northwest Florida Legal Services Inc. – Pensacola: 850-432-2336 Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County Inc. – West Palm Beach: 561-655-8944, toll free 800-403-9353. You can also access many forms on the Nebraska Supreme Court`s Online Legal Self-Help Center. Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society Inc. – Bartow: 863-519-5663. Check with your local office if you have any questions about the cases handled.
Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) Pro Bono Project Inc. – Miami: 305-646-0046 Guardianship Program for Dade County Inc. – Miami: 305-592-7642. Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society Inc. – Longwood: 407-834-1660. We take as many cases as possible. We are sorry that we do not have enough lawyers for everyone.