Linda came to Legal Aid because her condominium association was refusing to waive mandatory cable fees for her family. According to Florida law, a household that receives SNAP benefits or Social Security is eligible for a waiver of the condominium basic bulk service costs. Linda has a disabled son who receives disability and the family...Read More
The dream of homeownership came true for the Johnson family recently. They were selected to participate in Broward County’s neighborhood revitalization and beautification project in the unincorporated area known as the Broward Municipal Services District. The project assists low and moderate-income people to become homeowners. The Community Economic Development Project team at Legal Aid works...Read More
Bethany is a sixth grade student with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for the eligibilities of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Speech Impairment (SI). Bethany’s mother sought assistance from Legal Aid because Bethany had received over 200 discipline referrals in just one school year. A review of Bethany’s special education file revealed that she had significant...Read More
Originally from the Philippines, Joanna dated an American citizen for many years before she agreed to marry him and move to the United States. He made many promises and assurances, and even helped her submit paperwork for a Green Card. After Joanna arrived in the United States, her husband denied access to the outside world...Read More
As lawyers, each of us has earned the unique privilege and is given the unique opportunity to stand with those people and provide them with the ability to meaningfully participate in our justice system. Every time we do, we help to change their lives, the lives of their families, and our own lives in positive,...Read More
Annabella Barboza, Esq. is a shareholder of Barboza Law & Associates, a boutique law firm dedicated to serving clients in the areas of real estate, probate, estate planning and business law. She is one of a select number of Florida attorneys who are Board Certified in Real Estate Law. In addition to her practice, Ms....Read More
The 2019 Law Firm of the Year award honors a firm that has a long history of supporting LAS and CCLA. Shutts demonstrates a commitment to justice at every level. Attorneys are encouraged to volunteer their time and make financial donations. Partner Edward O’Sheehan heads their Pro Bono Committee and serves on the joint LAS/CCLA Board of...Read More
JM Family Enterprises, Inc. has privately and publicly supported Legal Aid Programs in Broward since 1998. In addition to pro bono contributions, they are a ground floor corporate partner in several key initiatives and collaborative programs. Their comprehensive support benefits thousands of clients, and they are the first corporate partner to join our League of Justice, pledging...Read More
Debra Koprowski, Esq. has been the Regional Director of Advocacy for Legal Aid Programs in Broward and Collier Counties since 2010. In that capacity, she supervises, mentors, co-counsels, and advises staff attorneys and paralegals in litigation matters. In addition, she executes administrative and project duties for the programs. Prior to this, Debra focused her practice...Read More
