The Legal Aid Society is Here For You!
The Legal Aid Society
Is Here For You!
Our History
Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc.
The Legal Aid Society opened its doors in the early 1960s as a volunteer organization created by attorneys who were members of the Orange County Bar Association. These volunteer attorneys agreed to take referrals in civil and criminal cases for residents who could not afford an attorney. In 1967, the organization was formally incorporated in Florida as a nonprofit organization under the name “Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc.”
Today, the Legal Aid Society consists of about 90 staff members, including 27 attorneys, and relies greatly on the contributions of volunteered time and financial donations to provide Orange County’s most vulnerable residents with quality legal services.
Fraud Alert: Beware of Imitation Organizations
We have recently been made aware of a group calling itself “Legal Aid Now” is reaching out to residents and ultimately asking for payment information to engage in “services.” Please note that Legal Aid Now is not affiliated in any way with the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc.
If you are seeking assistance, please be sure you are contacting the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc. directly through our official website or our phone number. Unfortunately, fraudulent groups sometimes use similar names to mislead the public. The public can always verify the identity of any person who holds themselves out as a Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc. staff member by contacting our office.
Protect yourself by verifying that you are dealing with a trusted, established nonprofit before sharing personal information or providing your banking information.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us directly at 407-841-8310.
