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The Pro Bono Program of Mid-Florida

The Pro Bono Program of Mid-Florida, a program of Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. (CLSMF), matches volunteer private attorneys with low-income individuals in need of civil legal assistance.

If you need help . . .

Those in need of free legal assistance should contact the Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida office nearest them. Once determined eligible for services (eligibility is based on income, assets, and household size), CLSMF may assist the client or may refer him or her to the Pro Bono Program.

There are three factors (in addition to eligibility) in determining whether someone may be assisted by the Pro Bono Program of Mid-Florida:

• CLSMF cannot provide services because of an existing conflict of interest.
  
• CLSMF’s scope of practice does not include the area of law/expertise needed to help the client with his or her civil legal problem(s).
  
• A private attorney wishes to accept a case free of charge and will contact CLSMF to have the legal services application forwarded to his or her office. Once eligibility is determined, the case will be processed as a pro bono case.

If you want to help . . .

Are you an attorney who would like to volunteer with the Pro Bono Program of Mid-Florida? Feel free to send us an e-mail (info@clsmf.org) indicating in which of the following areas you can assist (you may also call 407-841-7777 and ask for the Pro Bono Manager):

We will get back to your shortly to discuss the Pro Bono Program of Mid-Florida and your generous participation.

- Putting Justice in Everyone’s Reach -