General Legal Aid | Brevard County Legal Aid
Free civil legal advice, counsel and representation is provided to low-income and disadvantaged Brevard County residents on issues involving family law, domestic violence, landlord/tenant (must be current on rent), guardianship, bankruptcy (if debt exceeds $10,00 and more than 50 percent is medical bills), and consumer cases that exceed small claims. Domestic violence cases receive priority handling and may receive immediate assistance with injunction for protection advice and hearings. Senior citizens and persons determined to be terminally ill are assisted with all areas of civil law.
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Physical Address
1038 Harvin Way, Rockledge, FL 32955
Hours
Monday -Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Application process
Call for pre-screening, then by appointment
Fee
None for legal service, but client may be asked to assist with litigation costs (such as deposition and witness fees) in highly contested legal matters.
Eligibility
Applicants must have a gross income below 125 percent of the federal poverty level; higher limit allowed for domestic violence victims and senior citizens
Languages
English
Service area
Brevard County
Agency info
Brevard County Legal Aid
Free civil legal advice, counsel and representation is provided to low income persons. Focus is on, but not limited to family law. Domestic violence cases receive priority handling and may receive immediate assistance with injunction for protection advice and hearings. Senior citizens and persons determined to be terminally ill are assisted with all areas of civil law.