Marie’s petition for injunction Background We were contacted by Marie, a senior client late on a Thursday afternoon who had a hearing the following Monday on her petition for injunction for protection against domestic violence. Marie, a 70-year-old single woman, had been physically attacked by her son and came to us seeking representation at her...Read More
Tarkan* is granted asylum Background Good news is hard to come by these days, so we would like to share a recent success story. One of our immigration attorneys, convinced an immigration judge to grant asylum to Tarkan*, her gay client from Turkmenistan. Tarkan had been detained at Krome for 3.5 months during the pandemic....Read More
Law Firm of the Year Award Honoring Kelley Kronenberg Attorneys at Law Accepted by Jeff Wank, Esq. See the Award presentation video The 2020 Annual Recognition Awards were presented on a series of Facebook Live events on August 18th to 20th. Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of...Read More
Russell E. Carlisle Advocacy Award Honoring Chad Van Horn, Esq. Founder, Van Horn Law Group, P.A. See the Award presentation video The 2020 Annual Recognition Awards were presented on a series of Facebook Live events on August 18th to 20th. Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) is pleased to highlight the recipient of the...Read More
Attorney of the Year Award Honoring Edward O’Sheehan Partner, Fort Lauderdale Office of Shutts & Bowen LLP See the Award presentation video The 2020 Annual Recognition Awards were presented on a series of Facebook Live events on August 18th to 20th. Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of...Read More
Spirit of Justice Award Honoring Anthony Adelson Founder and Managing Attorney at Adelson Law Firm See the Award presentation video The 2020 Annual Recognition Awards were presented on a series of Facebook Live events on August 18th to 20th. Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida...Read More
Fred’s Property Is Fraudulently Transferred Background Fred,* a 71-year-old senior citizen is blind and very hard of hearing. Four years ago, while he was temporarily residing at a rehabilitation facility following surgery, his son fraudulently signed Fred’s name on a Quit Claim deed to transfer Fred’s property to himself. Assistance Before the son could follow...Read More
Bringing HOPE to the Child Welfare System in Broward County By Melissa Green, Esq. When we hear the words restorative justice, there is often a connection with the criminal justice system. But what if we brought “restorative” to child welfare and a civil legal system? All humans are hardwired to connect. Just as we need...Read More
Carlos E. Sandoval, Esq. I joined the Board of Directors of Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA) in 2017. As a lawyer, knowing that there are so many persons who do not have access to justice because of their lack of financial resources is...Read More
Luke Seeks Treatment and Counseling Background Luke*, a Veteran, had been arrested and sent to Veterans Treatment Court due to substance abuse, which caused a rift in his family. Luke contacted us regarding his options for reuniting with his children. Assistance The children’s mother was represented by an attorney who was attempting to paint the...Read More
