Florida Coastal School of Law - Immigrant and Human Rights FREE Clinic

Office Information

Name: Florida Coastal School of Law - Immigrant and Human Rights FREE Clinic
Address: 8787 Baypine Rd., Jacksonville, FL - 32256
Phone: (904) 680-7782
Fax: (904) 680-7693

Service Information

Counties served:

Clay, Duval, Nassau.

Immigration legal assistance:

  • Adjustment of Status,
  • Asylum applications,
  • Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA),
  • Employment authorization,
  • Family-based petitions,
  • Habeas Corpus,
  • Removal hearings,
  • Special Immigrant Juvenile Status,
  • T visas, Temporary Protected Status (TPS),
  • U visas, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
  • Help completing forms,
  • Filings with USCIS,
  • Representation at Asylum Interviews
  • Representation before the Immigration Court
  • Consumer,
  • Criminal Appeals,
  • Disability,
  • Family & Juvenile,
  • Public Benefits



Mission Statement: Florida Coastal School of Law has consciously structured and defined itself on the basis of some significant differentiations from traditional law schools. Florida Coastal sets itself apart on the basis of its culture, a student outcome-centered orientation, a commitment to professional preparation, educational experience, service to underserved communities, and accountability of the faculty for market-leading student outcomes. These distinguishing characteristics aim toward establishing Florida Coastal as the benchmark of inclusive excellence in professional education for the 21st Century. In furtherance of this mission, it is committed to achieving the following objectives: 1. Provide a program of legal education designed to qualify graduates for admission to the Bar and enable them to participate effectively in the legal profession. 2.Offer an educational experience that prepares students to deal with both current and anticipated legal problems, responds to globalization, emphasizes skills training and professionalism, and facilitates appreciation for cultural diversity. 3. Attract a diverse student body, faculty, and staff motivated by the law school community's values and ideals. 4. Create an institutional climate that fosters respect, trust, collaboration, and meaningful interaction among students, faculty, and staff. 5. Provide the physical facilities, law library, and technological capacities to support the educational program, other institutional needs, and community and public service.

Frequently Asked Questions about Legal Aid

  • What is legal aid?

Legal aid is free or low-cost legal assistance for people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Legal aid organizations provide a variety of legal services, including advice, representation, and advocacy, to help low-income people resolve their civil legal problems.

  • Who is eligible for legal aid?

Eligibility for legal aid varies depending on the organization. Generally, legal aid organizations serve people with incomes below a certain level, as determined by the federal poverty guidelines. Some legal aid organizations also have additional eligibility criteria, such as citizenship status or immigration status.

  • What kind of cases does legal aid handle?

Legal aid organizations handle a wide range of civil legal problems, including:

  1. * Housing
  2. * Education
  3. * Employment
  4. * Family law
  5. * Immigration
  6. * Public benefits
  7. * Consumer law
  8. * Health care
  9. * Disability rights
  • How do I get legal aid?

To get legal aid, you can contact your local legal aid organization or a state or national legal aid hotline. Legal aid organizations typically have intake interviews to determine eligibility and assess the need for legal assistance.

  • Is legal aid free?

Legal aid is generally free for eligible clients. However, some legal aid organizations may charge for certain services, such as filing fees or expert witness fees.

  • What if I don’t qualify for legal aid?

If you do not qualify for legal aid, there are other options available to you, such as pro bono lawyers or legal self-help resources. Pro bono lawyers are lawyers who volunteer their time to provide free legal services to low-income people. Legal self-help resources can provide you with information and tools to help you represent yourself in court.

Here are some additional frequently asked questions about legal aid:

  • What is the difference between legal aid and a public defender?

Legal aid organizations provide free or low-cost legal assistance to people with civil legal problems. Public defenders provide free legal assistance to people who are accused of crimes.

  • Can I get legal aid for a criminal case?

No, legal aid organizations do not provide legal assistance for criminal cases. Criminal cases are handled by public defenders.

  • How can I find a legal aid organization near me?

You can find a legal aid organization near you by visiting the website of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the national organization that funds legal aid programs. The LSC website has a directory of legal aid organizations by state and county.

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