News Summary
Tallahassee will hold a community legal clinic at R. Frank Nims Middle School. Organized by the 2nd Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee, this event offers free legal consultations and advice without appointments. Various legal issues including family law, landlord-tenant disputes, and criminal law will be addressed. The initiative aims to assist individuals without legal representation, raising awareness about accessibility to legal services in the community.
Tallahassee is set to host a community legal clinic on Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at R. Frank Nims Middle School, located at 723 W. Orange Ave. The event is organized by the 2nd Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee and is open to the public without the need for appointments.
Over a dozen legal organizations will participate in this clinic, offering free consultations, legal advice, and pro bono representation in various areas of law. Community members can seek assistance with issues such as family law, landlord-tenant disputes, bankruptcy, foreclosures, small claims, contract law, criminal law, driver’s licenses, and housing matters.
While the clinic is designed to assist individuals who do not have legal representation, attorneys will be unable to assist those who are currently being represented by a lawyer. This limitation aims to streamline the services and ensure that those in greatest need can receive the necessary support.
Participating partners in the clinic include:
- Legal Services of North Florida
- William H. Stafford American Inns of Court
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Florida Government Bar Association
- Leon County Clerk of Courts
- Office of Second Circuit Public Defender Jessica Yeary
- Paralegal Association of Florida
- Tallahassee Bar Association
- Tallahassee Barristers
- Legal Aid Foundation of Tallahassee
- Tallahassee Veteran Legal Collaborative
- Tallahassee Women Lawyers
- Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Northern District of Florida
- Florida State University College of Law
This clinic is part of the preparations for Celebrate Pro Bono Week, a national observance organized by the American Bar Association that recognizes the efforts of volunteer attorneys in providing free legal services to underserved populations. Events like this legal clinic aim to raise awareness about the importance of accessibility to legal representation in the community.
In recent months, the Legal Aid Foundation of Tallahassee has noted a significant surge in demand for legal support services due to rising financial difficulties among residents in the area. This trend has prompted the foundation to call for more volunteer attorneys to assist in meeting the increasing need for legal assistance.
In addition to the legal clinic on October 25, the Legal Aid Foundation of Tallahassee will organize its next mobile law clinic on February 7 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lawrence-Gregory neighborhood. This mobile outreach service aims to continue providing necessary legal resources to individuals in the community who need them.
The legal clinic on October 25 at R. Frank Nims Middle School serves as a timely resource for residents in the Big Bend area, helping to connect them with invaluable legal knowledge and representation during challenging times. With a wide array of legal topics covered, attendees are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to seek guidance and support.
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- Tallahassee Community Legal Clinic
- Wikipedia: Legal Aid
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- Google Search: Free legal services
- Florida Legal Aid Legislation
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Legal Representation
- Demand for Free Legal Services
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