Have you completed your own forms for Divorce, Child Support, Child Support Modification, Paternity, Name Change, or some other family law matter? Would you like an attorney to review your forms before filing them? Not sure what forms you need to file? On the 1st Friday of each month, we host Family Law Forms Review Clinics in Marion, Osceola, and Lake Counties. Register Today! https://bit.ly/2MLv7Sb or call 1-800-405-1417 #LegalServices
Community Legal Services
Legal Services
Orlando, Florida 2,046 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.
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http://www.LegalAccessForAll.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
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Employees at Community Legal Services
Updates
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Have you completed your own forms for Divorce, Child Support, Child Support Modification, Paternity, Name Change, or some other family law matter? Would you like an attorney to review your forms before filing them? Not sure what forms you need to file? On the 1st Friday of each month, we host Family Law Forms Review Clinics in Lake, Osceola, and Marion counties. Register Today! https://bit.ly/2MLv7Sb or call 1-800-405-1417 #LegalServices
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Senior Managing Attorney Marissa O'Connor is now the President of the Rotary Club of Longwood, exemplifying one of our core values of leadership. Rotary Club of Longwood Past President Tony Boni inducted Marissa as President while Area Governor Ruth Jones presented the Rotary President pin. Also pictured: CLS legal assistant Julia Cerreta and CLS staff attorney Stefan Williamson joined Marissa at the first rotary club meeting of the year.
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We are seeking pro bono attorneys to provide legal advice to clients regarding their chances of having their criminal charge sealed or expunged at our Volusia County Sealing & Expungement Clinic on Friday, July 31 from 3-7pm at the John H. Dickerson Community Center. We will provide volunteer attorneys with CLE accredited training. Criminal Law experience is not necessary. Sign up at: https://lnkd.in/ewbJX9h5
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In this episode of Litigation Corner, Director of Litigation John J. Martino travels to Flagler County to discuss domestic violence issues with Marcellina Spigner, an attorney who has dedicated her legal career to helping survivors of domestic violence in Flagler and throughout CLS' service area. The following program includes discussions of sexual violence and domestic abuse. These topics may be difficult for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know may be experiencing domestic violence, confidential support is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at the hotline.org or by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). https://lnkd.in/emAFwQQQ
Litigation Corner Episode 16: Helping Survivors of Domestic Violence in Flagler County & Beyond
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In this Law Talk episode, John Crossman, CCIM, CRX and Dr. Joshua Harris discuss Florida’s housing market, affordability challenges, and the role of property in building generational wealth, connecting real estate trends to CLS’ work helping people prevent problems, resolve crises, and plan for a more secure future. CrossMarc Services Crossman Career Builders https://lnkd.in/ecpicZhi
Law Talk: John Crossman and Joshua Harris on affordable housing and real estate in Central Florida
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Shoutout to CLS Board Member Joseph Colombo and CLS Director of Government Relations Adrianna Tran! We are honored to receive this Proclamation from the Brevard County Commission. Stay tuned for more information on our Brevard County event in August.
As the Brevard County representative for the Community Legal Services Board Of Directors, I, along with CLS Director Of Government Relations Adrianna Tran, was very happy to receive a wonderful Proclamation from the Brevard County Commission that commemorated the 60 year anniversary of CLS. Thank you to the entire Commission, County staff and Commissioner Rob Feltner specifically, as the sponsor of the Proclamation. CLS is the largest Legal Aid organization in Florida, serving clients in 12 counties throughout Central Florida. We will be having an event in Brevard County in August to further celebrate this milestone anniversary. Florida Today kindly wrote a very nice story about the Proclamation: https://lnkd.in/eEk_uPMm
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In this episode of Law Talk, local property appraisers Amy Mercado, Orange County, and David Johnson, Seminole County, help explain how property values, exemptions, and tax protections affect Florida homeowners, and why clear legal information helps families protect their homes and stability. #LawTalk https://lnkd.in/eMcgb5w9
Law Talk: How Central Florida property taxes work with county appraisers David Johnson & Amy Mercado
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We are seeking pro bono attorneys to provide legal advice to clients regarding their chances of having their criminal charge sealed or expunged at our Volusia County Sealing & Expungement Clinic on Friday, July 31 from 3-7pm at the John H. Dickerson Community Center. We will provide volunteer attorneys with CLE accredited training. Criminal Law experience is not necessary. Sign up at: https://lnkd.in/ewbJX9h5
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Adrianna Tran, Director of Government Relations, has been appointed to The Florida Bar Citizens Advisory Committee. The committee has a mission of providing two-way communication between Florida’s citizens and The Florida Bar to inform and educate the public about significant legal-justice issues and to gain public understanding and support. Adrianna exemplifies CLS' core value of leadership as she serves as a member of the Florida State University Young Alumni Network Board, West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Economic and Government Advocacy Committee, Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando’s Hispanic Business Advocacy Committee, Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association, ATHENA NextGen Class of 2025, and she is the immediate past chair of the Junior Achievement of Central Florida Leadership Council. Adrianna's achievements underscore the ways she, and CLS, continue to expand access to justice for our community.
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