Sasha*, who is disabled, and her husband bought their first home in 2006. They have six children, two of whom have special medical needs. To purchase the home, they took a first mortgage for $440,000 and a second mortgage for $80,000, both from the same lender. Sasha’s husband is self-employed, and they could not afford...Read More
Josephine* is a close victim of human trafficking. She married an American citizen whom she had dated many years before they reconnected. Her husband promised her the world and even applied for her immigration status. Once he brought her to the United States, he denied her access to the outside world and limited her access to...Read More
Lance Corporal Claude served four years active duty in the Marine Corp. and about a year in the Army from 2002-2006 and 2008-2009 respectively. While in the Marines, Claude was deployed to Iraq for 11 months. Upon being discharged from active duty in 2009, Claude lived a fairly-normal and independent life using his GI Bill...Read More
I am honored to be the 2019 Board Chair for the Legal Aid Programs in Broward. As I take the gavel, I am renewing my personal and professional commitment to continue to serve the south Florida community. Several years ago, I accepted a position on this Board of Directors to help further my dream that...Read More
As the Director of Special Projects at Legal Aid, Sharon Bourassa selects, pursues and prosecutes significant cases that impact the low-income community. These cases generally seek equitable relief, damages, and attorney’s fees and costs. Sharon has been at attorney at Legal Aid since 1981, however, her interest and compassion for the low-income community began long...Read More
Scott Owens is with the law firm of Scott D. Owens, P.A., a consumer law practice in Hollywood, Florida. As one of Florida’s most recognized consumer advocates, Scott represents consumers with regard to violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), violations of the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA), violations of the Telephone...Read More
