Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County

Address

423 Fern Street, Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

(561) 655-8944

http://www.legalaidpbc.org

Description:

Provides free legal assistance in civil matters to disadvantaged children, Juvenile Advocacy, families, seniors Elder Law Project, Children's Health Advocacy and individuals so as to protect their personal safety, enhance their opportunities and living conditions, and promote self-sufficiency. Consumer Advocacy Unit. On-line intake applications on website, click Apply For Help.

Hours:

Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

June 26, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

423 Fern Street, Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Mailing

423 FERN ST STE 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Contacts

Robert A. Bertisch

Primary Contact

Executive Director

Sol Couto

Tequisha Myles

Supervising Attorney

tmyles@legalaidpbc.org

Phone Numbers

MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County

(561) 655-8944

Children's Healthcare Advocacy Phone

(561) 655-8944 x281

Community ID Phone

(561) 655-8944 x146

Consumer Advocacy Unit Phone

(561) 655-8944 x361

Elder Law Intake Project Palm Beach Phone

(561) 655-8944 x327

Elder Law Project Intake Treasure Coast Phone

(561) 655-8944 x367

Eviction Prevention Phone

(561) 655-8944 x326

Fax

(561) 655-5269

Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling

(561) 655-8944 x325

RREAP Phone

(800) 403-9353 x328

Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone

(800) 403-9353

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Access.

Description

Provides free legal assistance in civil matters to disadvantaged individuals in Palm Beach County in the areas of dissolution of marriage (where domestic violence exists or where there is a contested custody matter), adoptions, and visitation cases.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

Required Documents

Contact program.

Eligibility

Must be within 125% and 150% of the federal poverty guidelines.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

Contact by phone. Ask for Janie Chavez (Ext. 274).

Languages

English, Spanish.

Service Area

Palm Beach County

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Florida
    • Palm Beach County

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    561-655-5269
    Type:
    Service Fax
    Name:
    Fax
    Number:
    561-655-8944
    Type:
    Service Phone
    Name:
    MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
    Number:
    800-403-9353
    Type:
    Service Phone
    Name:
    Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
    Click here to see this service (FT-3000.0300) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Provides free legal assistance in civil matters to disadvantaged individuals in Palm Beach County in the areas of dissolution of marriage (where domestic violence exists or where there is a contested custody matter), adoptions, and visitation cases.

    Hours

    Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

    Required Documents

    Contact program.

    Eligibility

    Must be within 125% and 150% of the federal poverty guidelines.

    Fees

    No fees charged.

    Intake Procedure

    Contact by phone. Ask for Janie Chavez (Ext. 274).

    Languages

    English, Spanish.

    Service Area

    Palm Beach County

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Florida
      • Palm Beach County

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      561-655-5269
      Type:
      Service Fax
      Name:
      Fax
      Number:
      561-655-8944
      Type:
      Service Phone
      Name:
      MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
      Number:
      800-403-9353
      Type:
      Service Phone
      Name:
      Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
      Click here to see this service (FT-3000.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Consumer Advocacy Unit - auto loans, pay day loans, credit card debt, bankruptcy, mortgage loan modification, rental security deposit, garnishment, scams, student loans.

      Hours

      Monday-Friday / 9 am -5 pm

      Required Documents

      Contact program.

      Eligibility

      275% of poverty line and below.

      Fees

      No fees charged.

      Intake Procedure

      Walk-n, by appointment, contact by phone. On-line intake applications on website.

      Languages

      English, Spanish, Creole.

      Service Area

      Palm Beach County

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Florida
        • Palm Beach County

        Contact

        Name:
        Tequisha Myles
        Title:
        Supervising Attorney
        Email:
        tmyles@legalaidpbc.org

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        561-655-8944 x361
        Type:
        Service Phone
        Name:
        Consumer Advocacy Unit Phone
        Click here to see this service (FT-1070) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        Provides free legal assistance in civil matters to disadvantaged individuals in Palm Beach County in the areas of dissolution of marriage (where domestic violence exists or where there is a contested custody matter), adoptions, and visitation cases.

        Hours

        Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

        Required Documents

        Contact program.

        Eligibility

        Must be within 125% and 150% of the federal poverty guidelines.

        Fees

        No fees charged.

        Intake Procedure

        Contact by phone. Ask for Janie Chavez (Ext. 274).

        Languages

        English, Spanish.

        Service Area

        Palm Beach County

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Florida
          • Palm Beach County

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          561-655-8944
          Type:
          Service Phone
          Name:
          MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
          Number:
          800-403-9353
          Type:
          Service Phone
          Name:
          Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
          Click here to see this service (FT-3000.1700) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          Provides free civil legal services to individuals who have been the victims of domestic violence at restraining order hearings and through the divorce process where appropriate.

          Hours

          Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

          Required Documents

          Contact program.

          Eligibility

          Victim of domestic violence.

          Fees

          No fees charged.

          Intake Procedure

          Contact by phone.

          Languages

          English, Spanish.

          Service Area

          Palm Beach County

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Florida
            • Palm Beach County

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            561-655-5269
            Type:
            Service Fax
            Name:
            Fax
            Number:
            561-655-8944
            Type:
            Service Phone
            Name:
            MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
            Number:
            800-403-9353
            Type:
            Service Phone
            Name:
            Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
            Click here to see this service (FT-3000.1700) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Description

            Provides litigation and advocacy for children with educational needs.

            Hours

            Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

            Required Documents

            Contact program.

            Eligibility

            150% of federal poverty guidelines.

            Fees

            No fees charged.

            Intake Procedure

            Call intake paralegal at 561-655-8944 ext. 285. On-line intake applications on website.

            Languages

            All language served by translation service.

            Service Area

            All areas.

            Geography Served

              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

            • Florida
              • Martin County
                • Palm Beach County

                Telephone Numbers

                Number:
                561-655-5269
                Type:
                Service Fax
                Name:
                Fax
                Number:
                561-655-8944
                Type:
                Service Phone
                Name:
                MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                Number:
                800-403-9353
                Type:
                Service Phone
                Name:
                Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                Click here to see this service (TD-1600.1770) and related services within the Service Tree.

                Special Notes/Funding

                Elder Law Project

                Description

                Elder Law Project provides free civil legal services to individuals 60 years of age or older in areas of: elder abuse and exploitation; social security matters; Medicare and Medicaid problems; housing matters; consumer problems; and family law matters. Services include simple wills, public benefits, housing, consumer guardianship, guardian advocacy, help replace legal documents and name change address.

                Hours

                Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                Required Documents

                Contact program.

                Eligibility

                Age 60 or older or older for individual services or 55 and over if they are a caregiver for a senior or disable individual. No income eligibility.

                Fees

                No fees charged.

                Intake Procedure

                Contact Elder Law Hotline ext. 327 in Palm Beach and ext. 367 in Treasure Coast. On-line intake applications on website. Call for appointment.

                Languages

                English, Spanish.

                Service Area

                Palm Beach County, Indian River County, Martin County, Okeecobee County, St Lucie County

                Geography Served

                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                • Florida
                  • Indian River County
                    • Martin County
                      • Okeechobee County
                        • Palm Beach County
                          • Saint Lucie County

                          Contact

                          Name:
                          Tequisha Myles
                          Title:
                          Supervising Attorney
                          Email:
                          tmyles@legalaidpbc.org

                          Telephone Numbers

                          Number:
                          561-655-8944 x327
                          Type:
                          Service Phone
                          Name:
                          Elder Law Intake Project Palm Beach Phone
                          Number:
                          561-655-8944 x367
                          Type:
                          Service Phone
                          Name:
                          Elder Law Project Intake Treasure Coast Phone
                          Number:
                          561-655-5269
                          Type:
                          Service Fax
                          Name:
                          Fax
                          Click here to see this service (FT-2450) and related services within the Service Tree.

                          Description

                          Ryan White Title I Funds provide free comprehensive legal services to individuals who are HIV positive and/or have been diagnosed with AIDS. The legal areas covered include: employment discrimination, insurance discrimination and related insurance matters; Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability, Medicaid, Medicare and access to health care.

                          Hours

                          Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                          Required Documents

                          Contact program.

                          Eligibility

                          Diagnosis of HIV infection.

                          Fees

                          No fees charged.

                          Intake Procedure

                          Contact by phone. Ask for Laura Rivera (Ext. 114).

                          Languages

                          English, Spanish.

                          Service Area

                          Palm Beach County

                          Geography Served

                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                          • Florida
                            • Martin County
                              • Palm Beach County

                              Telephone Numbers

                              Number:
                              561-655-5269
                              Type:
                              Service Fax
                              Name:
                              Fax
                              Number:
                              561-655-8944
                              Type:
                              Service Phone
                              Name:
                              MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                              Number:
                              800-403-9353
                              Type:
                              Service Phone
                              Name:
                              Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                              Click here to see this service (FT-1800.1850) and related services within the Service Tree.

                              Special Notes/Funding

                              Homeless Legal Prevention Project Rapid Response Eviction Assistance Project RREAP - for hardship due to COVID Waiting room is closed right now - no walk-ins.

                              Description

                              Homeless Legal Prevention Project provides legal services to Palm Beach County residents facing housing eviction or non-renewal or termination of their lease. Rapid Response Eviction Assistance Project - RREAP provides individuals who have received three day notice or demand for rent from landlord or 30-day CARES Act covered property avoid homelessness by helping negotiate rental payments, payment plans, temporary rent reductions, deferred payments and other solutions.

                              Hours

                              Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                              Required Documents

                              Any notices received from landlord or court.

                              Eligibility

                              Homeless Legal Prevention Project - Resident of Palm Beach county facing housing eviction or non-renewal or termination of lease. RREAP - property must be located in Palm Beach County, tenant must be facing financial hardship due to COVID 19, tenant's income must be under 140% of area median income, tenant and landlord must be US citizens or legal residents.

                              Fees

                              No fees charged.

                              Intake Procedure

                              Homeless Legal Prevention Project Individuals needing assistance can either leave a message at (561) 655-8944 Ext. 326 or they can fill out an online application at www.legalaidpbc.org/onlineintake RREAP - apply online at www.lelgalaidpbc.org/evictionintake or leave message at (800) 403-9353 Ext. 328

                              Languages

                              English, Spanish, Creole

                              Service Area

                              Palm Beach County

                              Geography Served

                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                              • Florida
                                • Palm Beach County

                                Contact

                                Name:
                                Tequisha Myles
                                Title:
                                Supervising Attorney
                                Email:
                                tmyles@legalaidpbc.org

                                Telephone Numbers

                                Number:
                                561-655-8944 x326
                                Type:
                                Service Phone
                                Name:
                                Eviction Prevention Phone
                                Number:
                                800-403-9353 x328
                                Type:
                                Service Phone
                                Name:
                                RREAP Phone
                                Click here to see this service (FT-4500.1800) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                Description

                                The Project is funded by the Children's Services Council to provide legal representation for children age birth to 12 who are placed in the custody of the state. Advocates for clients and help them resolve their most pressing legal problem: being in the custody of the state when they need to be in the custody of a permanent family. We hope to accomplish this for each client within the 12 months provided by law.

                                Hours

                                Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                Required Documents

                                Contact program.

                                Eligibility

                                Children birth to 12 years, ordered into foster care and appointed an attorney from the project by a Juvenile Court Judge.

                                Fees

                                No fees charged.

                                Intake Procedure

                                Contact by phone. Ask for Keisha Carter (Ext. 139)

                                Languages

                                English, Spanish.

                                Service Area

                                Palm Beach County

                                Geography Served

                                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                • Florida
                                  • Palm Beach County

                                  Telephone Numbers

                                  Number:
                                  561-655-5269
                                  Type:
                                  Service Fax
                                  Name:
                                  Fax
                                  Number:
                                  561-655-8944
                                  Type:
                                  Service Phone
                                  Name:
                                  MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                  Number:
                                  800-403-9353
                                  Type:
                                  Service Phone
                                  Name:
                                  Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                  Click here to see this service (PH-2400.1900) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                  Description

                                  Elders on the Edge is a program designed to give people in the community an opportunity to sponsor a Senior in need of assistance such as assistance with utility payments, rental payments, relocation payments for those who are losing their homes, sponsorship for adult day care, assistance with household repairs, building of wheelchair ramps, homemaker assistance, assistance wig the purchase of medical devices or medications, and assistance with legal costs and other unmet needs. For donation to this program, make checks payable to: Legal Aid Society of the Palm Beach County, Inc./Elders on the Edge Program 423 Fern Street West Palm Beach, FL 33401

                                  Hours

                                  Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                  Required Documents

                                  Contact program.

                                  Eligibility

                                  No restrictions.

                                  Fees

                                  No fees charged.

                                  Intake Procedure

                                  Contact by phone, Ask for Tequisha Myles (Ext 296)

                                  Languages

                                  English.

                                  Service Area

                                  Palm Beach County

                                  Geography Served

                                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                  • Florida
                                    • Palm Beach County

                                    Telephone Numbers

                                    Number:
                                    561-655-5269
                                    Type:
                                    Service Fax
                                    Name:
                                    Fax
                                    Number:
                                    561-655-8944
                                    Type:
                                    Service Phone
                                    Name:
                                    MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                    Number:
                                    800-403-9353
                                    Type:
                                    Service Phone
                                    Name:
                                    Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                    Click here to see this service (TB-0700.2200-190) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                    Description

                                    Relative Caregivers Project provides legal, economic and social assistance to the relative caregivers of Palm Beach County. Targets kinship, primarily grandparents raising grandchildren. Legal assistance includes obtaining legal custody through adoption, temporary custody and guardianship and addressing issues such as housing, education and end of life planning and child care.

                                    Hours

                                    Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                    Eligibility

                                    Relative raising a minor child(ren). Over 55 years old or 150% below federal poverty guidelines.

                                    Fees

                                    No fees charged.

                                    Intake Procedure

                                    Contact by phone. Ask for Judith Migdal-Mack or Lanice Peterson (Ext. 275). On-line intake applications on website.

                                    Languages

                                    English, all languages through Language Line interpreter.

                                    Service Area

                                    Palm Beach County

                                    Geography Served

                                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                    • Florida
                                      • Palm Beach County

                                      Telephone Numbers

                                      Number:
                                      561-655-5269
                                      Type:
                                      Service Fax
                                      Name:
                                      Fax
                                      Number:
                                      561-655-8944
                                      Type:
                                      Service Phone
                                      Name:
                                      MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                      Number:
                                      800-403-9353
                                      Type:
                                      Service Phone
                                      Name:
                                      Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                      Click here to see this service (FT-3000.2500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                      Description

                                      Provides a full range of guardianship services to indigent, adjudicated, incapacitated elderly, who have no family or friends to assist.

                                      Hours

                                      Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                      Required Documents

                                      Contact program.

                                      Eligibility

                                      60 or older. Must be indigent pursuant to financial criteria in 744.704 of the Florida Statutes.

                                      Fees

                                      No fees charged.

                                      Intake Procedure

                                      Must be referred by DCF, Adult Protective Services or the court.

                                      Languages

                                      English, Spanish.

                                      Service Area

                                      Palm Beach County, Martin County, Saint Lucie County, Okeechobee County

                                      Geography Served

                                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                      • Florida
                                        • Martin County
                                          • Okeechobee County
                                            • Palm Beach County
                                              • Saint Lucie County

                                              Telephone Numbers

                                              Number:
                                              561-655-5269
                                              Type:
                                              Service Fax
                                              Name:
                                              Fax
                                              Number:
                                              561-655-8944
                                              Type:
                                              Service Phone
                                              Name:
                                              MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                              Number:
                                              800-403-9353
                                              Type:
                                              Service Phone
                                              Name:
                                              Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                              Click here to see this service (FT-6900.2500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                              Description

                                              Ryan White Title I Funds provide free comprehensive legal services to individuals who are HIV positive and/or have been diagnosed with AIDS. The legal areas covered include: employment discrimination, insurance discrimination and related insurance matters; Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability, Medicaid, Medicare and access to health care.

                                              Hours

                                              Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                              Required Documents

                                              Contact program.

                                              Eligibility

                                              Diagnosis of HIV infection.

                                              Fees

                                              No fees charged.

                                              Intake Procedure

                                              Contact by phone. Ask for Laura Rivera (Ext. 114).

                                              Languages

                                              English, Spanish.

                                              Service Area

                                              Palm Beach County

                                              Geography Served

                                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                              • Florida
                                                • Palm Beach County

                                                Telephone Numbers

                                                Number:
                                                561-655-5269
                                                Type:
                                                Service Fax
                                                Name:
                                                Fax
                                                Number:
                                                561-655-8944
                                                Type:
                                                Service Phone
                                                Name:
                                                MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                                Number:
                                                800-403-9353
                                                Type:
                                                Service Phone
                                                Name:
                                                Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                                Click here to see this service (FT-1800.2900) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                Description

                                                Provides legal assistance to individuals who believe they have been discriminated against in obtaining housing due to their race, ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, gender, marital status or sexual orientation.

                                                Hours

                                                Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                                Required Documents

                                                Contact program.

                                                Eligibility

                                                Victim of housing discrimination.

                                                Fees

                                                No fees charged.

                                                Intake Procedure

                                                Contact by phone at Ext. 270.

                                                Languages

                                                English, Spanish.

                                                Service Area

                                                Palm Beach, Martin, Counties

                                                Geography Served

                                                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                • Florida
                                                  • Martin County
                                                    • Palm Beach County

                                                    Telephone Numbers

                                                    Number:
                                                    561-655-5269
                                                    Type:
                                                    Fax
                                                    Name:
                                                    Fax
                                                    Number:
                                                    561-655-8944
                                                    Type:
                                                    Service Phone
                                                    Name:
                                                    MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                                    Number:
                                                    800-403-9353
                                                    Type:
                                                    Service Phone
                                                    Name:
                                                    Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                                    Click here to see this service (FT-1800.3000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                    Special Notes/Funding

                                                    Community ID of the Palm Beaches

                                                    Description

                                                    Provides Community ID a non governmental form of identification that can be obtained by individuals who may have a hard time accessing governmental ID's.

                                                    Hours

                                                    Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                                    Required Documents

                                                    Proof of local residency and identity.

                                                    Eligibility

                                                    Requires attendance at Orientation, Proof of Palm Beach County residency and identity.

                                                    Fees

                                                    $20 fee.

                                                    Intake Procedure

                                                    Contact by phone, appointment necessary.

                                                    Languages

                                                    English, Spanish, Creole

                                                    Service Area

                                                    Palm Beach County

                                                    Geography Served

                                                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                    • Florida
                                                      • Palm Beach County

                                                      Contact

                                                      Name:
                                                      Sol Couto
                                                      Title:
                                                      Coordinator
                                                      Email:
                                                      scouto@legalaidpbc.org

                                                      Telephone Numbers

                                                      Number:
                                                      561-655-8944 x146
                                                      Type:
                                                      Service Phone
                                                      Name:
                                                      Community ID Phone
                                                      Click here to see this service (DF-7000.3300) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                      Description

                                                      Provides free legal assistance to immigrants in domestic violence, public benefits, housing and immigration matters.

                                                      Hours

                                                      Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                                      Required Documents

                                                      Contact program.

                                                      Eligibility

                                                      Recent immigrant, must be between 125% and 150% of the federal poverty guidelines.

                                                      Fees

                                                      No fees charged.

                                                      Intake Procedure

                                                      Contact by phone. Ask for Soris Espinal (Ext. 233). On-line intake applications on website.

                                                      Languages

                                                      English, Spanish.

                                                      Service Area

                                                      Palm Beach County

                                                      Geography Served

                                                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                      • Florida
                                                        • Palm Beach County

                                                        Telephone Numbers

                                                        Number:
                                                        561-655-5269
                                                        Type:
                                                        Service Fax
                                                        Name:
                                                        Fax
                                                        Number:
                                                        561-655-8944
                                                        Type:
                                                        Service Phone
                                                        Name:
                                                        MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                                        Number:
                                                        800-403-9353
                                                        Type:
                                                        Service Phone
                                                        Name:
                                                        Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                                        Click here to see this service (FT-3600) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                        Special Notes/Funding

                                                        Juvenile Advocacy

                                                        Description

                                                        Juvenile Advocacy Representation for young people who are in need of advocacy in order to obtain needed services from community agencies and the public school system. The project targets those children/youth at greatest risk of becoming involved with the juvenile justice system. Provides comprehensive legal services in Juvenile Court, the public school system, Family Court and mental health and developmental services forums.

                                                        Hours

                                                        Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                                        Required Documents

                                                        Contact program.

                                                        Eligibility

                                                        Under age 18 and family income meets eligibility. Must be between 125% and 150% of the federal poverty guidelines.

                                                        Fees

                                                        No fees charged.

                                                        Intake Procedure

                                                        Contact by phone.

                                                        Languages

                                                        English, Spanish.

                                                        Service Area

                                                        Palm Beach County

                                                        Geography Served

                                                          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                        • Florida
                                                          • Martin County
                                                            • Palm Beach County

                                                            Telephone Numbers

                                                            Number:
                                                            561-655-5269
                                                            Type:
                                                            Service Fax
                                                            Name:
                                                            Fax
                                                            Number:
                                                            561-655-8944
                                                            Type:
                                                            Service Phone
                                                            Name:
                                                            MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                                            Number:
                                                            800-403-9353
                                                            Type:
                                                            Service Phone
                                                            Name:
                                                            Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                                            Click here to see this service (RP-1400.8000-370) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                            Description

                                                            Ryan White Title I Funds provide free comprehensive legal services to individuals who are HIV positive and/or have been diagnosed with AIDS. The legal areas covered include: employment discrimination, insurance discrimination and related insurance matters; Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability, Medicaid, Medicare and access to health care.

                                                            Hours

                                                            Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                                            Eligibility

                                                            Diagnosis of HIV infection.

                                                            Fees

                                                            No fees charged.

                                                            Intake Procedure

                                                            Contact by phone. Ask for Laura Rivera (Ext. 114).

                                                            Languages

                                                            English, Spanish.

                                                            Service Area

                                                            Palm Beach County

                                                            Geography Served

                                                              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                            • Florida
                                                              • Palm Beach County

                                                              Telephone Numbers

                                                              Number:
                                                              561-655-5269
                                                              Type:
                                                              Service Fax
                                                              Name:
                                                              Fax
                                                              Number:
                                                              561-655-8944
                                                              Type:
                                                              Service Phone
                                                              Name:
                                                              MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                                              Number:
                                                              800-403-9353
                                                              Type:
                                                              Service Phone
                                                              Name:
                                                              Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                                              Click here to see this service (FP-4000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                              Description

                                                              Provides free legal assistance in civil matters to disadvantaged individuals in Palm Beach County in the areas of dissolution of marriage (where domestic violence exists or where there is a contested custody matter), adoptions, and visitation cases.

                                                              Hours

                                                              Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                                              Eligibility

                                                              Must be within 125% and 150% of the federal poverty guidelines.

                                                              Fees

                                                              No fees charged.

                                                              Intake Procedure

                                                              Contact by phone. Ask for Janie Chavez (Ext. 274). On-line intake applications on website.

                                                              Languages

                                                              English, Spanish.

                                                              Service Area

                                                              Palm Beach County

                                                              Geography Served

                                                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                              • Florida
                                                                • Palm Beach County

                                                                Telephone Numbers

                                                                Number:
                                                                561-655-5269
                                                                Type:
                                                                Service Fax
                                                                Name:
                                                                Fax
                                                                Number:
                                                                561-655-8944
                                                                Type:
                                                                Service Phone
                                                                Name:
                                                                MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                                                Number:
                                                                800-403-9353
                                                                Type:
                                                                Service Phone
                                                                Name:
                                                                Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                                                Click here to see this service (FP-4000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                Description

                                                                Representation for young people who are in need of advocacy in order to obtain needed services from community agencies and the public school system. The project targets those children/youth at greatest risk of becoming involved with the juvenile justice system. Provides comprehensive legal services in Juvenile Court, the public school system, Family Court and mental health and developmental services forums.

                                                                Hours

                                                                Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                                                Required Documents

                                                                Contact program.

                                                                Eligibility

                                                                Under age 18.

                                                                Fees

                                                                No fees charged.

                                                                Intake Procedure

                                                                Contact by phone. Ask for Tara Riddell (Ext. 222).

                                                                Languages

                                                                English, Spanish.

                                                                Service Area

                                                                Palm Beach County

                                                                Geography Served

                                                                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                • Florida
                                                                  • Palm Beach County

                                                                  Telephone Numbers

                                                                  Number:
                                                                  561-655-8944
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Phone
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                                                  Number:
                                                                  800-403-9353
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Phone
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                                                  Click here to see this service (FP-4000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                  Description

                                                                  The Project is funded by the Children's Services Council to provide legal representation for children age birth to 12 who are placed in the custody of the state. Advocates for clients and help them resolve their most pressing legal problem: being in the custody of the state when they need to be in the custody of a permanent family. We hope to accomplish this for each client within the 12 months provided by law.

                                                                  Hours

                                                                  Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                                                  Eligibility

                                                                  Children birth to 12 years, ordered into foster care and appointed an attorney from the project by a Juvenile Court Judge.

                                                                  Fees

                                                                  No fees charged.

                                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                                  Contact by phone. Ask for Keisha Carter (Ext. 139)

                                                                  Languages

                                                                  English, Spanish.

                                                                  Service Area

                                                                  Palm Beach County

                                                                  Geography Served

                                                                  None

                                                                  Telephone Numbers

                                                                  Number:
                                                                  561-655-5269
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Fax
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  Fax
                                                                  Number:
                                                                  561-655-8944
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Phone
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                                                  Number:
                                                                  800-403-9353
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Phone
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                                                  Click here to see this service (FP-4500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                  Description

                                                                  Provides free legal assistance to immigrants in domestic violence, public benefits, housing and immigration matters.

                                                                  Hours

                                                                  Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                                                  Eligibility

                                                                  Recent immigrant, must be between 125% and 150% of the federal poverty guidelines.

                                                                  Fees

                                                                  No fees charged.

                                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                                  Contact by phone. Ask for Soris Espinal (Ext. 233). On-line intake applications on website.

                                                                  Languages

                                                                  English, Spanish.

                                                                  Service Area

                                                                  Palm Beach County

                                                                  Geography Served

                                                                  None

                                                                  Telephone Numbers

                                                                  Number:
                                                                  561-655-5269
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Fax
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  Fax
                                                                  Number:
                                                                  561-655-8944
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Phone
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                                                  Number:
                                                                  800-403-9353
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Phone
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                                                  Click here to see this service (FP-4500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                  Description

                                                                  Representation for young people who are in need of advocacy in order to obtain needed services from community agencies and the public school system. The project targets those children/youth at greatest risk of becoming involved with the juvenile justice system. Provides comprehensive legal services in Juvenile Court, the public school system, Family Court and mental health and developmental services forums.

                                                                  Hours

                                                                  Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                                                  Eligibility

                                                                  Under age 18.

                                                                  Fees

                                                                  No fees charged.

                                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                                  Contact by phone. Ask for Tara Riddell (Ext. 222).

                                                                  Languages

                                                                  English, Spanish.

                                                                  Service Area

                                                                  Palm Beach County

                                                                  Geography Served

                                                                  None

                                                                  Telephone Numbers

                                                                  Number:
                                                                  561-655-8944
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Phone
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                                                  Number:
                                                                  800-403-9353
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Phone
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                                                  Click here to see this service (FP-4500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                  Description

                                                                  Ryan White Title I Funds provide free comprehensive legal services to individuals who are HIV positive and/or have been diagnosed with AIDS. The legal areas covered include: employment discrimination, insurance discrimination and related insurance matters; Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability, Medicaid, Medicare and access to health care.

                                                                  Hours

                                                                  Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                                                  Eligibility

                                                                  Diagnosis of HIV infection.

                                                                  Fees

                                                                  No fees charged.

                                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                                  Contact by phone. Ask for Laura Rivera (Ext. 114).

                                                                  Languages

                                                                  English, Spanish.

                                                                  Service Area

                                                                  Palm Beach County

                                                                  Geography Served

                                                                  None

                                                                  Telephone Numbers

                                                                  Number:
                                                                  561-655-5269
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Fax
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  Fax
                                                                  Number:
                                                                  561-655-8944
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Phone
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                                                  Number:
                                                                  800-403-9353
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Phone
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                                                  Click here to see this service (FP-4500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                  Description

                                                                  Provides free civil legal services to individuals 60 years of age or older in areas of: elder abuse and exploitation; social security matters; Medicare and Medicaid problems; housing matters; consumer problems; and family law matters.

                                                                  Hours

                                                                  Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                                                  Eligibility

                                                                  Age 60 or older.

                                                                  Fees

                                                                  No fees charged.

                                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                                  Contact by phone. Call ext 327.

                                                                  Languages

                                                                  English, Spanish.

                                                                  Service Area

                                                                  Palm Beach County

                                                                  Geography Served

                                                                  None

                                                                  Telephone Numbers

                                                                  Number:
                                                                  561-655-5269
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Fax
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  Fax
                                                                  Number:
                                                                  561-655-8944
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Phone
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                                                  Number:
                                                                  800-403-9353
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Fax
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                                                  Click here to see this service (FP-4500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                  Special Notes/Funding

                                                                  Domestic Violence

                                                                  Description

                                                                  Provides free civil legal services to individuals who have been the victims of domestic violence at restraining order hearings and through the divorce process where appropriate.

                                                                  Hours

                                                                  Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                                                  Eligibility

                                                                  Victim of domestic violence.

                                                                  Fees

                                                                  No fees charged.

                                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                                  Contact by phone. Ask for Alison St. John (Ext. 238). On-line intake applications on website.

                                                                  Languages

                                                                  English, Spanish.

                                                                  Service Area

                                                                  Palm Beach County

                                                                  Geography Served

                                                                  None

                                                                  Telephone Numbers

                                                                  Number:
                                                                  561-655-5269
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Fax
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  Fax
                                                                  Number:
                                                                  561-655-8944
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Phone
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                                                  Number:
                                                                  800-403-9353
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Phone
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                                                  Click here to see this service (FP-4500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                  Description

                                                                  Provides free legal assistance in civil matters to disadvantaged individuals in Palm Beach County in the areas of dissolution of marriage (where domestic violence exists or where there is a contested custody matter), adoptions, and visitation cases.

                                                                  Hours

                                                                  Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                                                  Eligibility

                                                                  Must be within 125% and 150% of the federal poverty guidelines.

                                                                  Fees

                                                                  No fees charged.

                                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                                  Contact by phone. Ask for Janie Chavez Ext. 274. On-line intake applications on website.

                                                                  Languages

                                                                  English, Spanish.

                                                                  Service Area

                                                                  Palm Beach County

                                                                  Geography Served

                                                                  None

                                                                  Telephone Numbers

                                                                  Number:
                                                                  561-655-5269
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Fax
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  Fax
                                                                  Number:
                                                                  561-655-8944
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Phone
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                                                  Number:
                                                                  800-403-9353
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Phone
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                                                  Click here to see this service (FP-4500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                  Description

                                                                  Provides legal, economic and social assistance to the relative caregivers of Palm Beach County. Targets kinship, primarily grandparents raising grandchildren. Legal assistance includes obtaining legal custody through adoption, temporary custody and guardianship and addressing issues such as housing, education and end of life planning and child care.

                                                                  Hours

                                                                  Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                                                  Eligibility

                                                                  Relative raising a minor child(ren). Over 55 years old or 150% below federal poverty guidelines.

                                                                  Fees

                                                                  No fees charged.

                                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                                  Contact by phone. Ask for Judith Migdal-Mack or Lanice Peterson (Ext. 275).

                                                                  Languages

                                                                  English, all languages through Language Line interpreter.

                                                                  Service Area

                                                                  Palm Beach County

                                                                  Geography Served

                                                                  None

                                                                  Telephone Numbers

                                                                  Number:
                                                                  561-655-5269
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Fax
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  Fax
                                                                  Number:
                                                                  561-655-8944
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Phone
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                                                  Number:
                                                                  800-403-9353
                                                                  Type:
                                                                  Service Phone
                                                                  Name:
                                                                  Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                                                  Click here to see this service (FP-4500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                  Description

                                                                  Provides staff who will conduct initial intake and investigate the claim to see whether a valid wage dispute exists. If valid dispute exists a staff attorney will reach out to negotiate a settlement. If settlement fails, a demand letter will be drafted and sent to the employer with a mediation date attached. If mediation is unsuccessful a complaint will be filed in the 15th Judicial Circuit Wage Dispute Docket. A Legal Aid Society staff attorney will represent the plaintiff at the pre-trail conference and subsequent hearing.

                                                                  Hours

                                                                  Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                                                  Required Documents

                                                                  Any work related documents such as pay stubs, schedules, time slips, etc.

                                                                  Eligibility

                                                                  Employee living and doing work in Palm Beach County who meets the income (200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines) and amount requirements and who has a valid wage dispute.

                                                                  Fees

                                                                  No fees charged.

                                                                  Intake Procedure

                                                                  Call the Wage dispute Hotline 561-655-8944 ext. 358 for a pre-screen intake and to make appointment. On-line intake applications on website.

                                                                  Languages

                                                                  English, Spanish, Creole, interpretive services for more than 200 languages.

                                                                  Service Area

                                                                  Palm Beach County

                                                                  Geography Served

                                                                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                  • Florida
                                                                    • Palm Beach County

                                                                    Telephone Numbers

                                                                    Number:
                                                                    561-655-8944
                                                                    Type:
                                                                    Service Phone
                                                                    Name:
                                                                    MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                                                    Click here to see this service (DF-8000.4500-500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                    Special Notes/Funding

                                                                    For Seniors over age 60.

                                                                    Description

                                                                    Provides legal advice regarding the foreclosure process. Assists with preparing a response to the foreclosure lawsuit. May provide court representation. Assists homeowners in obtaining loan modifications, short sales, and deeds in lieu of foreclosure. Bankruptcy consultations.

                                                                    Hours

                                                                    Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                                                    Required Documents

                                                                    Contact program.

                                                                    Eligibility

                                                                    Must be over age 60. In foreclosure proceedings or facing foreclosure of primary residence in Palm Beach County.

                                                                    Fees

                                                                    No fees charged.

                                                                    Intake Procedure

                                                                    Contact by phone (561) 655-8944 ext. 327. On-line intake applications on website.

                                                                    Languages

                                                                    English.

                                                                    Service Area

                                                                    Palm Beach County

                                                                    Geography Served

                                                                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                    • Florida
                                                                      • Palm Beach County

                                                                      Telephone Numbers

                                                                      Number:
                                                                      561-655-5269
                                                                      Type:
                                                                      Fax
                                                                      Name:
                                                                      Fax
                                                                      Number:
                                                                      561-655-8944
                                                                      Type:
                                                                      Service Phone
                                                                      Name:
                                                                      MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                                                      Number:
                                                                      561-655-8944 x325
                                                                      Type:
                                                                      Service Phone
                                                                      Name:
                                                                      Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
                                                                      Number:
                                                                      800-403-9353
                                                                      Type:
                                                                      Service Phone
                                                                      Name:
                                                                      Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                                                      Click here to see this service (DM-1800.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                      Description

                                                                      Provides assistance to individuals that are victims of mortgage or foreclosure assistance fraud.

                                                                      Hours

                                                                      Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                                                      Required Documents

                                                                      Contact agency

                                                                      Eligibility

                                                                      No restrictions.

                                                                      Fees

                                                                      No fees charged.

                                                                      Intake Procedure

                                                                      Contact by phone (561) 655-8944. On-line intake applications on website.

                                                                      Languages

                                                                      English, Spanish.

                                                                      Service Area

                                                                      Palm Beach County

                                                                      Geography Served

                                                                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                      • Florida
                                                                        • Palm Beach County

                                                                        Telephone Numbers

                                                                        Number:
                                                                        561-655-5269
                                                                        Type:
                                                                        Fax
                                                                        Name:
                                                                        Fax
                                                                        Number:
                                                                        561-655-8944
                                                                        Type:
                                                                        Service Phone
                                                                        Name:
                                                                        MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                                                        Number:
                                                                        800-403-9353
                                                                        Type:
                                                                        Service Phone
                                                                        Name:
                                                                        Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                                                        Click here to see this service (FN-1700.1470-520) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                        Description

                                                                        Provides assistance to individuals that are victims of mortgage or foreclosure assistance fraud.

                                                                        Hours

                                                                        Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                                                        Required Documents

                                                                        Call for information.

                                                                        Eligibility

                                                                        No restrictions.

                                                                        Fees

                                                                        No fees charged.

                                                                        Intake Procedure

                                                                        Contact by phone (561) 655-8944. On-line intake applications on website.

                                                                        Service Area

                                                                        Palm Beach County

                                                                        Geography Served

                                                                          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                        • Florida
                                                                          • Palm Beach County

                                                                          Telephone Numbers

                                                                          Number:
                                                                          561-655-5269
                                                                          Type:
                                                                          Fax
                                                                          Name:
                                                                          Fax
                                                                          Number:
                                                                          561-655-8944
                                                                          Type:
                                                                          Service Phone
                                                                          Name:
                                                                          MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                                                          Number:
                                                                          800-403-9353
                                                                          Type:
                                                                          Service Phone
                                                                          Name:
                                                                          Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                                                          Click here to see this service (DM-1800.6400) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                          Special Notes/Funding

                                                                          Domestic Violence

                                                                          Description

                                                                          Provides free civil legal services to individuals who have been the victims of domestic violence at restraining order hearings and through the divorce process where appropriate.

                                                                          Hours

                                                                          Monday-Friday / 9 am-5 pm

                                                                          Required Documents

                                                                          Contact program.

                                                                          Eligibility

                                                                          Victim of domestic violence.

                                                                          Fees

                                                                          No fees charged.

                                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                                          Contact by phone.

                                                                          Languages

                                                                          English, Spanish.

                                                                          Service Area

                                                                          Palm Beach County

                                                                          Geography Served

                                                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                          • Florida
                                                                            • Palm Beach County

                                                                            Telephone Numbers

                                                                            Number:
                                                                            561-655-5269
                                                                            Type:
                                                                            Service Fax
                                                                            Name:
                                                                            Fax
                                                                            Number:
                                                                            561-655-8944
                                                                            Type:
                                                                            Service Phone
                                                                            Name:
                                                                            MAIN SITE PHONE North/Central Palm Beach County
                                                                            Number:
                                                                            800-403-9353
                                                                            Type:
                                                                            Service Phone
                                                                            Name:
                                                                            Southern/Western Palm Beach County Phone
                                                                            Click here to see this service (FT-6940.1900-850) and related services within the Service Tree.

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