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Shirley* is a low-income and disabled senior who contacted CCLA when her husband suddenly stopped paying spousal support. For Shirley, the spousal support was her livelihood. Without it, she was struggling to pay any of her bills – including her rent – and was imminently facing eviction and homelessness. Pro Bono attorney Hilary Creary offered...Read More

When Mike* came to Legal Aid he was in a very precarious position. He had been homeless for some time, and during Hurricane Irma he sought safety in a shelter. Like many in the homeless community, he left his belongings hidden when he went to a shelter during the hurricane. When he returned, he found that...Read More

Giving an 81 year old Veteran facing crushing debts a fresh start through Bankruptcy Roger* is an 81 year old Navy Veteran who fell deeply into debt after experiencing several family and health related hardships.  Roger lost his wife a few years ago, and the income she received from social security was lost to the...Read More

Natalie F. Guerra-Valdes has been taking pro bono cases from Legal Aid for the past six years. Ms. Valdes goes above and beyond in her efforts to give back to her community by representing low-income residents of Broward County.  In 2013, she generously stepped in to represent a client who needed help to defend a...Read More

Legal Aid Service of Broward County and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida hosted their 2019 Bridge to Justice Breakfast fundraiser – Protecting the Ideals of Liberty and Justice for All with Nadine Strossen. The annual breakfast serves to increase awareness and raise critical funds for Legal Aid programs in Broward County. Author...Read More