Office Information
| Name: | Brevard County Legal Aid, Inc. |
| Address: | 1038 Harvin Way, Rockledge, FL - 32955 |
| Phone: | (321) 631-2500 |
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Service Information
BCLA provides services to financially eligible clients in the following areas of law:
Family Law
Free Foreclosure Assistance
Domestic Violence
Guardianship
Consumer cases that exceed small claims
Bankruptcy (if debt exceeds $10,000 and more than 50% is medical bills)
Consumer cases that exceed small claims
Landlord/Tenant (Tenant must be current on rent)
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 12 noon, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Who Is Eligible for BCLA help?
To be financially eligible, applicants must have a gross income not exceeding 125% of the poverty level established by the Department of Health & Human Services.
There is no fee for legal service, but you may be asked to assist with litigation costs (e.g. deposition fees, witness fees, etc.) in highly contested legal matters.
How do I get an appointment with BCLA?
Please call us at (321) 631-2500 to set an appointment and see if you qualify under our financial guidelines. For details regarding our location, see our Contact page.
Does BCLA handle criminal cases?
No, we do not. If you are charged with a criminal offense and cannot afford an attorney you should request a public defender when you first appear before a judge.
What are the clinics offered at BCLA?
BCLA offers various clinics over the course of the year on different legal topics where people meeting our financial guidelines can make an appointment to meet with an attorney to discuss their legal issues. BCLA offers the following legal clincs:
Family Pro Se Clinic
Will Clinic
Bankruptcy Clinic
Consumer / Debt Clinic
Social Security Disability (SSD) / Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Clinic
General Advice Clinic
For information about setting an appointment with one of our clinics, please call us at (321) 631-2500.
Where Can I Get a Pro Bono Attorney?
One of the projects developed by Legal Aid is our Pro Bono Project. We have recruited attorneys in Brevard County who have generously donated their time assisting eligible clients referred by BCLA. You must still meet the same financial and case guidelines as Legal Aid's in-house services.
Mission Statement: We are committed to improving the quality of legal aid and assistance to protect personal safety, establish family stability, and ensure equal access to justice for low income and disadvantaged persons in Brevard County. We are a non-profit (501-C3) agency serving Brevard County since 1970.
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:
* Housing* Education* Employment* Family law* Immigration* Public benefits* Consumer law* Health care* 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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