Providing free legal services to vulnerable and lowincome clients within 13 counties and farmworkers throughout the State of Florida since 1966.
PUBLIC BENEFITS HOUSING LAW
FRLS may provide free legal assistance for those being unfairly evicted, protect renters with disabilities, combat unlawful fees, secure safe housing conditions, stop illegal shutoffs, preserve public housing, defend mortgage foreclosures, terminations of tenancy, and more.
FRLS is dedicated to ensuring families have safe, affordable housing and preventing homelessness. We work to remove barriers that hinder access to stable housing.
Our volunteer and staff attorneys offer counsel, advice, or full representation in cases such as lease disputes, landlord lockouts, poor living conditions, and public housing issues. FRLS may also assist with homeownership and property matters Each case is evaluated based on its legal merits for acceptance
FRLS provides a safety net of basic living necessities for the most vulnerable people; seniors on fixed incomes; persons with disabilities; homeless veterans; and children FRLS helps prevent the loss or reduction of their public benefits. Such as:
Social Security Benefits
Food Stamps Termination
Unemployment Issues
Disability Benefits Termination
FARMWORKERS
FRLS provides education, legal information, advice, and representation to eligible workers in the areas of employment, benefits, immigration, housing, safety as well as other civil legal issues that directly impact agricultural workers living throughout the state.
CONSUMER LAW
We help low-income consumers achieve financial stability by providing services in bankruptcy, collection abuse, fraud, exploitation, violations of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, and unlawful garnishment.
Civil legal aid helps consumers assert their rights to fair and legal treatment in their financial affairs.
ELDER LAW
Florida Rural Legal Services offers free advanced directives services, including power of attorney and living wills. These important documents help to outline a person ’ s healthcare and financial preferences in the event they become unable to make decisions for themselves. Having legally binding documents can prevent disagreements among family members about healthcare decisions or financial management. Plus- so much more.
FRLS helps with advanced directives such as Wills, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Designations, and Living Wills.
FAMILYLAW
FRLS provides one of the most effective ways to help survivors escape from domestic violence. Our experienced advocates and attorneys provide representation and guidance on issues including orders of protection, parenting plans, divorce, paternity, temporary custody, and more.
