Apply for Legal Help

The Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association is here to help. If you’re facing a civil legal issue and need support, you may qualify for free legal services.

Family Law: Divorce, custody, and guardianships, annulments, modifications

Housing Law: Private tenant problems and foreclosure

Consumer Law: Personal bankruptcies, debt collection, wage garnishment, bank account garnishment

Guardian Advocacy: A legal process in Florida that lets parents or caregivers make decisions for an adult with a developmental disability.

Small Claims: We handle cases involving disputes over money or property valued under $8,000 (not including court costs, interest, and attorney’s fees)

Simple Estate Planning: Wills, Power of Attorney, healthcare surrogate, Ladybird Deeds, and more

Social Security: Overpayment waivers (nothing else)

Sealing and Expungement of Criminal Records

Guardian ad Litem: Only through appointment by Judges

Click the button above to begin your application. It’s quick, easy, and secure.

We do not handle criminal cases, child support enforcement, workers’ compensation, personal injury, traffic or DUI cases, auto accidents, medical malpractice, civil rights claims, or fee-generating cases.

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