Legal Services

Legal Assistance for Older Adults in Florida

Legal Assistance for Older Adults in Florida

Older adults who need help with civil legal issues have several free or low-cost resources available in Florida.

Below are some of resources that Older adults and caregivers can access for legal assistance support. Individuals can also learn about resources in their area by contacting the Alliance for Aging’s Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) at 305-670-4357.

Florida Senior Legal Helpline
1-888-895-7873
Website: https://law.elderaffairs.org/legal-services/florida-senior-legal-helpline/
The Florida Senior Legal Helpline provides free civil legal advice and brief services over the telephone to eligible Florida residents 60 years and older. Callers will be screened for eligibility and must be within the income guidelines to be scheduled a telephone appointment for free services. Helpline advocates provide advice to older adults 60+ to help them resolve their legal problems.

Legal Services of Greater Miami
Legal Services of Greater Miami is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal services for the low-income communities of Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.

Miami-Dade: 305-576-0080
Monroe: 1-877-715-7464
Website: https://www.legalservicesmiami.org

Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
1-800-342-8011
Website: https://www.floridabar.org/public/lrs/
The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service is a nonprofit that has been in existence since 1972. The Lawyer Referral Service in Florida and can make a referral to a licensed attorney experienced in the area of law related to your legal problem. You can receive a 30 minute consultation for no more than $25.

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