Legal Aid
Free & Low-Cost Legal Aid for Probationers (Nationwide & Florida)
Navigating legal challenges while on probation can be complex. Whether you need help with probation violations, record expungement, housing rights, or employment discrimination, free and low-cost legal aid organizations are available to assist you. Below is a comprehensive list of legal aid resources available nationwide and in Florida to support justice-involved individuals.
Nationwide Legal Aid Services
These organizations provide free or low-cost legal assistance for individuals on probation or with criminal records across the U.S.
Provider Name | Services Offered | Website & Contact Info |
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National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) | Legal defense resources & public defender support | nlada.org | (777) 333-4444 |
Equal Justice Initiative | Legal defense & advocacy for incarcerated individuals | eji.org | (888) 777-6666 |
Root & Rebound | Legal education & record-clearing support | rootandrebound.org | (510) 279-4662 |
Legal Services Corporation | Civil legal aid for low-income individuals | lsc.gov | (202) 295-1500 |
The Bail Project | Bail assistance & advocacy for pre-trial justice | bailproject.org | (213) 335-1720 |
Florida-Based Legal Aid Services
These organizations specifically assist justice-involved individuals in Florida.
Provider Name | Location | Services Offered | Website & Contact Info |
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Florida Legal Services | Statewide | Civil legal aid & probation-related legal assistance | floridalegal.org | (888) 582-3410 |
Florida Justice Institute | Miami, FL | Legal advocacy for incarcerated & formerly incarcerated individuals | floridajusticeinstitute.org | (305) 358-2081 |
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida | Orlando, FL | Free legal aid for low-income individuals, including probation support | clsmf.org | (800) 405-1417 |
Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County | Palm Beach, FL | Expungement services & probation legal aid | legalaidpbc.org | (561) 655-8944 |
Bay Area Legal Services | Tampa, FL | Criminal record expungement & reentry legal support | bals.org | (800) 625-2257 |
How to Access Free Legal Aid
- Contact the organizations listed above to schedule a consultation or verify eligibility.
- Prepare necessary documents such as court orders, probation conditions, and ID.
- Apply for expungement services if eligible to clear your record.
- Seek legal advocacy if facing probation violations or housing/employment discrimination.
Need to List Your Legal Aid Program?
If you provide free or low-cost legal services for probationers, submit your organization’s details to be listed in our directory. Click here to submit your service.