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Legal Aid provides free legal assistance to eligible low-income residents of Broward county. Eligibility may also based on whether the legal issue falls within our scope of service. We cannot help with traffic, criminal, workers compensation, or personal injury cases. Note that our building is currently closed to the public. However, we are still here to help with your legal needs. Reach out to us to the contact information below.
General Inquiries: 954.765.8950
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm
Children’s Advocacy (Dependency): 954.736.2406 or 954.736.2417
Consumer: 754.312.3350
Education Legal Rights Program (ELRP): 954.736.2413
Family Law, Domestic Violence: 954.736.2495 | Download application
Federal Apartment Residents: 954.736.2472
Homeless Legal Rights: 954.736.2469
Housing Rights and Eviction Assistance: You may apply for our services at our office located at 491 N-SR 7, Plantation, FL 33317. (Mondays-Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Fridays 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Immigration: Webpage | Download application
Kinship Project (Relative caring for children): 954.736.2430
Public/Government Benefits and Healthcare Access: 954.736.2490
Ryan White Project: 954.358.5635
Senior Law: (60 years and older): 954.7362496 or 954.736.2450
Tax Issues: 954.736.2477
Veterans (under 60 years of age): 954.358.5643 | email: missionunited@legalaid.org
Veterans (60+ years of age): 954.736.2456
Victims of Crime (Civil Legal Matter): 954.736.2418
Victims of Crime (Representation in Criminal Court Proceedings): 754.312.3101 | email: RISE@legalaid.org