Yes contacted for help in a domestic violence divorce case, the lady in the office Sandra Anderson was super nice and willing to help the lawyer Lydia was rude and refused to help me twice even though I met all the eligibility criteria. If you have a civil law problem but can`t afford to hire a private lawyer, you can still access the legal system through your local legal advice and legal aid organization, which provides free or low-cost legal services to low-income people. Information on many of these local services can be found online at the websites listed below. Who is eligible for BCLA assistance? To be financially eligible, applicants must have a gross income not exceeding 125% of the poverty line set by the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux. There is no fee for legal services, but you may be asked to help with litigation costs (e.g., testimony, witness fees, etc.) in highly controversial legal matters. What clinics are offered at BCLA? BCLA offers various clinics throughout the year on various legal topics where individuals who meet our financial guidelines can make an appointment with a lawyer to discuss their legal issues. BCLA offers the following legal clinics: Family Pro Se Clinic Will Clinic Bankruptcy Clinic Consumer / Debt Clinic Social Security Disability (SSD) / Supplementary Security Income (SSI) General Advice Clinic For more information on making an appointment with one of our clinics, please call us at (321) 631-2500. Does the BCLA handle criminal cases? No, we do not. If you are accused of a crime and cannot afford a lawyer, you must seek a public defender when you first appear before a judge. Office hoursMonday – Thursday: 9:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 16:00Friday: 9:00 – 12:00 The legal aid project was funded in part with support from the City of Palm Bay through federal community development block grant funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under Title I of the Federal Housing and Community Development Act. as amended.
How do I get an appointment with BCLA? Please call us at (321) 631-2500 to make an appointment and see if you qualify according to our financial guidelines. Details about our location can be found on our contact page. Where can I find a pro bono lawyer? One of the projects developed by Legal Aid is our pro bono project. We recruited lawyers in Brevard County who generously volunteered their time to support eligible clients referred by BCLA. They must continue to comply with the same financial guidelines and files as Legal Aid internal services. 1038 Harvin Way Rockledge, FL – 32955 Phone Number: (321) 631-2500 Have you ever used this office for anything? What did you think? The BCLA provides services to financially eligible clients in the following areas of law: Family Law Free enforcement assistance Guardianship Domestic violence Consumer cases that exceed small claims Bankruptcy (when debts exceed $10,000 and account for more than 50% of medical expenses) Consumption cases that exceed small claims Landlord/tenant (tenant must currently be a tenant).