Dade Legal Aid assists victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and human sex trafficking in need of legal assistance from offices across Miami-Dade County. If you are in need of free legal assistance, a Temporary or Permanent Restraining Order, and are a victim of domestic violence, please call 305-579-5733 ext. 2229 or 2251 for an appointment with one of our dedicated attorneys or apply online lpena@dadelegalaid.org or warauz@dadelegalaid.org. If you are in imminent danger, call 911 immediately.
Dade Legal Aid assists qualifying low-income residents with a variety of uncontested and contested family matters: divorce (uncontested and contested), paternity, custody, adoption, name change, support and visitation for low-income individuals meeting federal poverty guidelines. Clients may apply online to qualify for free legal representation. For assistance with initial filing of a family law case with minor children call 305-579-5733 ext. 2239 or email sonia@dadelegalaid.org.
The Eleventh Judicial Circuit’s sole provider of free legal aid to indigent residents serving as guardians for elderly, physically or mentally incapacitated family members, loved ones and close friends. The department helps hundreds of families each year allowing family members or close friends to become legal guardians of incapacitated and multi-generational vulnerable adults from age 21 to 110. Legal Aid also provides guardianship services to older children aging out of foster care through this department.
For those facing collections and foreclosures and seeking Chapter 7 & 13 bankruptcy, we provide pro bono referrals for qualifying clients throughout the Southern District of Florida (from the Florida Keys to Fort Pierce) as well as telephone consults and referrals to clinics. Individuals seeking bankruptcy assistance may apply online, email bankruptcy@dadelegalaid.org or call 305-579-5733 ext. 2222 or 2264.
Staff Attorneys and Pro Bono Attorneys represent vulnerable, dependent children and foster teens transitioning out of foster care into adulthood, as well as teen victims of human trafficking by ensuring that each youth receives appropriate representation, treatment and services needed to recover and thrive. Our seasoned attorneys advocate for foster teens to ensure that they not only survive, but thrive as they transition into safe, secure and successful adulthood.
Non-profit groups serving low-income clients may apply for pro bono corporate, in house, and transactional attorneys to handle general legal matters, incorporation, obtain tax exempt status from the IRS or serve as general counsel. We accept requests from qualifying agencies and startups and pair them with pro bono counsel to serve as their attorney. Attorneys are available to answer your questions through Put Something Back and in partnership with Arts Business Council, Inc. and the Association of Corporate Counsel America. Email psb@dadelegalaid.org for an application.