Legal Aid Organizations Serving Brevard County, Florida

1. Brevard County Legal Aid (BCLA)

   • Services: Offers free or low-cost legal services in areas such as family law, domestic violence, bankruptcy, and landlord/tenant disputes.

   • Pro Bono Program: Coordinates a network of over 400 volunteer attorneys who assist eligible clients referred by BCLA.

   • Contact: Call (321) 631-2500 or visit brevardcountylegalaid.org for more information. ​legalaidoffices.com+2brevardcountylegalaid.org+2brevardcountylegalaid.org+2brevardcountylegalaid.org+2legalaidoffices.com+2brevardcountylegalaid.org+2

2. Community Legal Services (CLS)

   • Services: Provides legal assistance in areas including housing, domestic violence, public benefits, and family law.

   • Church Collaboration: Hosts legal clinics at local churches, such as the Wills & Advanced Directives Legal Clinic at New Covenant Church.

   • Contact: Visit legalaccessforall.org to learn more. ​Community Legal Services

3. Florida Rural Legal Services (FRLS)

   • Services: Offers legal aid in areas like family law, housing, and public benefits.

   • Pro Bono Program: Encourages private attorneys to volunteer their services to assist low-income individuals.

   • Contact: Call 1-888-582-3410 or visit frls.org for details. ​brevardcountylegalaid.org+1legalaidoffices.com+1Florida Legal Services+5Florida Rural Legal Services+5brevardcountylegalaid.org+5

4. Florida Free Legal Answers

   • Services: An online platform where eligible individuals can post civil legal questions and receive answers from volunteer attorneys.

   • Access: Visit floridabar.org/public/probono to participate. ​BRIGHT Brevard+2The Florida Bar+2jud12.flcourts.org+2

Community Organizations Partnering with Churches

• BRIGHT Brevard

  • Mission: A coalition of seven member congregations in Brevard County focused on addressing systemic community issues through collective action.

  • Activities: While not a legal aid provider, BRIGHT collaborates with churches to advocate for justice-related causes, which may include facilitating connections to legal resources.

  • Contact: Email bright4justice.brevard@gmail.com or visit brightbrevard.com for more information. ​BRIGHT Brevard

Steps to Access Legal Assistance

• For Church Leaders: If you're affiliated with a church seeking legal support for your members, consider reaching out to the organizations above to inquire about partnerships or hosting legal clinics.​

• For Individuals Seeking Help: Contact the legal aid organizations directly to determine eligibility for services and to schedule consultations.