how to find a pro bono attorney in jacksonville fl

by Ramona Runolfsson IV 10 min read

Visit jaxbar.org, Standing Sections, Pro Bono. Scroll down and click on “View Local Pro Bono Opportunities.” You’ll be able to review cases in need of placement on the “Florida Pro Bono Matters” link on the left and many of the clinic and Ask-A-Lawyer opportunities on the right.

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Where can I find a lawyer pro bono?

Attorneys who would like to get involved in pro bono case representation and/or would like to participate in pro bono outreach, intake, and projects are encouraged to contact: Missy Davenport, Esquire, Pro Bono Director. [email protected]. 904-356-8371, ext. 363 or fill out the Attorney Interest Form. Pro Bono Attorney Interest Form.

How do you find a pro bono attorney?

Jacksonville, FL 32208. Tax. ElderSource, Area Agency on Aging for Northeast Florida. (888) 242-4464. 10688 Old St. Augustine Road. Jacksonville, FL 32257. Elder and Health Care. If you cannot find legal aid and pro bono services in your area or do not qualify for their services, you may consider Jacksonville Private Practice Lawyers.

How to find a pro bono attorney?

Find 6 listings related to Pro Bono Family Law Attorneys in Jacksonville on YP.com. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for Pro Bono Family Law Attorneys locations in Jacksonville, FL.

How can I obtain a pro bono lawyer?

Pro bono attorney helps widow and mother of three escape a nightmare home Read More Christina McEuen was still adjusting to life as a widowed mother of three when she signed a lease on a small home in the Mandarin neighborhood of Jacksonville in 2016.

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