Story of Justice: Tania Fights a Garnishment Order Background Tania* is a cook in a pre-school cafeteria. She was of very humble means and suffered from high blood pressure. Her landlord had recently sold her home and gave her some time to move. One day, Tania got the news that the court ordered a garnishment...Read More
Pro Bono Attorney Spotlight: Manju Kalidindi Manju Kalidindi has been an active volunteer attorney with Legal Aid’s Broward Lawyers Care (BLC) for the past fourteen years, during which she has handled thirteen pro bono cases. Her pro bono work has benefitted survivors of domestic violence and other crimes in their immigration matters, enabling survivors of...Read More
Board Member Profile: Juliette Lippman, Esq. Juliette Lippman joined the Board of Directors of Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) in January 2022. In addition to Ms. Lippman’s remarkable career as an attorney, some other highlights include serving as president of the Florida Bar Foundation from 2018 to 2019 and most recently serving as...Read More
Legal Aid Programs in Broward County Held Their 10th Annual Bridge to Justice Breakfast Event Name: Bridge to Justice Breakfast Date and Time: Friday, June 3, 2022 Location: Signature Grand (6900 W State Rd 84, Davie). Organization Hosting: Legal Aid Service of Broward County and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida Event Description:...Read More
Legal Aid Programs in Broward County Held Their 10th Annual Bridge to Justice Breakfast Legal Aid Programs in Broward County (Legal Aid Service of Broward County and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida) jointly held their annual Bridge to Justice breakfast fundraiser on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Signature Grand in Davie, FL. More...Read More
Profile in Good: Marjorie Desporte, Esq. Marjorie Desporte is a Staff Attorney for Legal Aid Service of Broward County’s Community Economic Development Unit. In this role, Marjorie works to provide legal assistance to low-moderate income entrepreneurs and businesses. She also represents nonprofits that offer vital services, such as affordable housing, healthcare services, financial literacy and...Read More
Maria Learns About the Violence Against Woman Act Background When Maria*, an immigrant, started dating Connor*, a U. S. citizen, everything seemed fine. However, after they got married, Connor started getting violently abusive with her. Throughout their marriage, Maria endured physical and psychological abuse at the hands of her husband. During one of the last...Read More
Pro Bono Attorney Spotlight: John Bristol, Esq. John Bristol has been an active volunteer with Broward Lawyers Care since 1994, during which he has handled 56 pro bono cases in the areas of consumer law and bankruptcy. He has assisted elderly homeowners facing the loss of their home to foreclosure and tax deed sales, medically...Read More
John Offerdahl To Be Honored at Legal Aid Programs in Broward’s Bridge to Justice Breakfast Legal Aid programs in Broward County, Legal Aid Service of Broward and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida will jointly hold the 10th Annual Bridge to Justice breakfast fundraiser on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Signature Grand (6900...Read More
Legal Aid Service of Broward County Successfully Launches New Community ID Initiative to Bridge Gap for Broward’s At-Risk Populations Plantation, Florida (May 6, 2022) – In February, 2022, Legal Aid Service of Broward County announced a new Community ID Project, funded and authorized by Broward County, that will serve thousands of Broward County residents who lack...Read More
