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Story of Justice: Mary Gets the Support She Needs for School  Background  Mary* is in the fifth grade and has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Specific Learning Disability (SLD). An IEP is a plan or program developed to ensure that a child who has a disability identified under the law and is attending school receives specialized instruction and related services. Nevertheless, Mary’s case still seemed to require...Read More

Profile in Good: Tamara Walters, Esq. Tamara Walters is the supervising attorney for Legal Aid Service of Broward County’s VOCA unit, representing clients in consumer law, housing law, and obtaining injunctions for victims of crime.  Tamara was born in Jamaica and migrated to the United States at the age of 6 growing up in Melbourne...Read More

Thomas R. Mendez Walser, Esq.  Tommy Walser, a partner at Florida Probate Law Firm, PLLC, has volunteered with Legal Aid Service of Broward County’s “No Place Like Home” program for the past 2 years. His pro bono work includes providing probate services to low-income and vulnerable members of our community in need of legal assistance.   Mr. Walser is...Read More

Legal Aid Programs in Broward County 2021 Annual Recognition Awards Legal Aid Service of Broward County and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida present the recipients of their 2021 Annual Recognition Awards. The awards were presented during a series of on-line events that took place on May 4–7, 2021 via Facebook Live. If...Read More

Story of Justice: John Requires Special Attention From His School Background John had a history of poor academics and behaviors in his school. The student’s situation was not getting better and seemed to require special attention which the school was not providing.  Assistance When John’s case was brought to Legal Aid, we requested a Response...Read More