Due to Hurricane Milton, Community Legal Services will be closed starting tomorrow, October 8th, at 12PM EST. Stay safe! #HurricaneMilton #CLS #LegalServices #LegalAid #OfficeClosed
Community Legal Services
Legal Services
Orlando, Florida 1,315 followers
Legal Access for All.
About us
Community Legal Services (CLS) has approximately 110 lawyers, advocates, and support staff working to provide civil legal aid for low to moderate income residents in Central Florida at NO COST. We serve 12 counties in Central Florida: Brevard, Citrus, Flagler, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Putnam, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia. Core Values Our core values drive the decisions we make, how we work, and exemplify our staff, volunteers and partnerships. Our mission requires us to be a PILLAR in the communities we serve. Passionate – We eagerly fight for meaningful causes, no matter how challenging. Our enthusiasm for justice influences others to join in making change in our community through their service, practice and charity. Integrity – We are committed to honesty and professionalism in all our interactions. Trust is the foundation for the integral role we fill in our community’s system of justice. Leverage – As a team, we make a difference in people’s lives. We bring all our resources to the table to ensure that our clients feel supported, empowered and heard. Leadership – We are leaders working to find ways to make our communities a better place to live. High standards are in our blood, and we pursue excellence in our practice and partnerships. Adaptable – We seek opportunities to increase our impact. We listen to all ideas, embrace change and seek continuous improvement in order to achieve better outcomes for our clients, organization and our community. Respect – We treat everyone with professionalism, dignity and respect. We keep our promises, embrace diversity, communicate with empathy and foster positivity in all we do.
- Website
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http://www.clsmf.org
External link for Community Legal Services
- Industry
- Legal Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Orlando, Florida
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1966
- Specialties
- Consumer, Special Education, Family Law, Elder Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Foreclosure Prevention, Fair Housing, Public Benefits, Tax Controversy, and Veterans Advocacy
Locations
Employees at Community Legal Services
Updates
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Everyone deserves equal housing opportunities. We can help Central Floridians determine if you are being discriminated against based on your protected class. The protected classes are race, national origin, color, sex or gender, disabilities, religion, and family situations. These are also known as the seven protected traits covered under Fair Housing. https://lnkd.in/etkQTW-u
Fair Housing
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This month’s episode of Let’s Talk Law will focus on two key organizations, Leadership Seminole and Love4Vets, exploring their missions, legal perspectives, and impacts on the community, especially the veteran population. We will explore how leadership, community involvement, and the law come together. https://lnkd.in/eRsCazKE #LetsTalkLaw #CLS #LegalServices #LegalAid
Lets Talk Law Episode 2 - Community Outreach
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Join us for Legal Learning Workshops at the Eatonville Branch of the Orange County Library System! Wednesdays at 4PM: October 9th - Homeownership November 13th - Consumer Rights December 11th - Social Security Disability #CLS #OCLS #CLSInTheCommunity #LegalLearningWorkshops
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Need Help With Bankruptcy Issues? Join us at our Bankruptcy Virtual Clinic! 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. EST Meet with a lawyer online to gain understanding and advice about the bankruptcy filing process and whether or not it could be right for you. Check your eligibility at https://bit.ly/2MLv7Sb or call 1-800-405-1417 to register. #ProBono #Bankruptcy #VirtualClinic #CLS #LegalServices #LegalAid
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Have you been thinking about purchasing a home? Have you been turned down for a home loan application? Are you feeling overwhelmed and intimidated by all of the requirements of buying a home? Join us for a Homebuyer Education Workshop! Friday, October 18th To register, please call 407-710-0574 or email housingcounselingreferral@clsmf.org Spots are limited #HomebuyerEducation #CLS #Homebuying
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Today we celebrate 58 years of Community Legal Services! On September 29, 1966, Volusia County Legal Services (VCLS) was incorporated, officially beginning legal services in January 1967. A decade later, in 1977, VCLS changed its name to Central Florida Legal Services, Inc. (CFLS) to reflect its expanding service area, which now included Seminole and Flagler Counties. In 2004, CFLS merged with Greater Orlando Area Legal Services (GOALS) and Withlacoochee Area Legal Services (WALS) to form Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida (CLSMF). Most recently, in 2022, CLSMF rebranded as Community Legal Services (CLS), and today serves 12 counties across Central Florida. Thank you for 58 amazing years! We are proud to serve our community and look forward to many more! #CLS #LegalServices #LegalAid
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If you have legal needs after a disaster, including Hurricane Helene, call CLS Helpline at 1-800-405-1417!
Important to know about the changes to FEMA rules that went into effect this year. People who have legal needs as a result of Hurricane Helene in Citrus, Hernando, Marion or other locations in central Florida can call Community Legal Services' Helpline at 1-800-405-1417. We are here to help!
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October is full of opportunities for pro bono attorneys to give back! To start off, our Volusia County Sealing & Expungement clinic will be on Friday, Oct 4th from 3-6PM at the John H. Dickerson Community Center in Daytona Beach. We are seeking pro bono attorneys to provide legal advice to clients regarding their chances of having their criminal charge sealed or expunged. We will provide volunteer attorneys with CLE accredited training. Criminal Law experience is not necessary. Sign up at: https://lnkd.in/e2THjnjc
Our next Sealing & Expungement clinic is just around the corner and we are coming back to Daytona Beach! This will be a full service clinic with the State Attorney's Office, the Clerk and the Daytona Beach Police Department there to help with the application for those that qualify!
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Community Legal Services reposted this
Due to the projected impacts from Tropical Storm Helene, the Fifth Judicial Courts in Citrus and Hernando Counties will close at noon on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, and will remain closed on Thursday, September 26th. At this time, the courts in Lake, Marion, and Sumter Counties will remain open. For the latest information from the Fifth Judicial Circuit Courts, visit: https://lnkd.in/eJjKEbdz #Circuit5 #CourtClosures #TropicalStormHelene #CitrusCounty #HernandoCounty