Dade Legal Aid presented its inaugural Maurice Jay Kutner Family Law Excellence Award to Jacqueline Valdespino at the 33rd Annual Nuts & Bolts of Family Law Seminar on May 29. This newly established award honors the legacy of “Kutner,” who dedicated his career to professionalism, mentorship, and transparency in family law. He was also a...Read More

Across Miami-Dade County, committed pro bono attorneys are making a powerful impact by offering legal services to those who cannot afford them. In our second installment, we shine a light on another exceptional pro bono attorney whose dedication continues to uplift and empower the community. Today, we are highlighting David Alschuler, Esq., a pro bono...Read More

Mr. Madrigal, a Paralegal Specialist with the Put Something Back department at Dade Legal Aid, graduated Cum Laude from Florida International University, where he earned his degree with honors in Public Administration and double majored in Political Science. Upon graduating in three years, Mr. Madrigal began working as a legal assistant at a boutique civil...Read More

Congratulations to our very own Lotoya K. Brown, Esq., recipient of the 2025 Women to Watch Award. Ms. Brown is the Civil Pro Bono Project Coordinator in the Put Something Back Project where she interviews prospective clients seeking assistance and refers qualifying clients to pro bono attorneys in all areas of civil law including Bankruptcy,...Read More

Dade Legal Aid is a tax exempt Donor Advised Fund at The Miami Foundation.  Donations to the Dade Legal Aid Fund are tax-exempt under the IRS and qualify for the maximum charitable tax deduction allowed by law.  The Dade Legal Aid Fund gratefully accepts charitable donations year-round via check, credit card, or stock.  The EIN...Read More