Need Help With Bankruptcy Issues? Join us at our Bankruptcy Virtual Clinic! 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. EST Meet with a lawyer online to gain understanding and advice about the bankruptcy filing process and whether or not it could be right for you. Check your eligibility at https://lnkd.in/eJCs2bi9 or call 1-800-405-1417 to register. Are you an attorney interested in volunteering? Contact us at probono@clsmf.org #ProBono #Bankruptcy #VirtualClinic #CLS #LegalServices #LegalAid
Community Legal Services
Legal Services
Orlando, Florida 1,659 followers
Legal Access For All.
About us
Community Legal Services (CLS) has approximately 110 lawyers, advocates, and support staff working to provide civil legal aid for low to moderate income residents in Central Florida at NO COST. We serve 12 counties in Central Florida: Brevard, Citrus, Flagler, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Putnam, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia. Core Values Our core values drive the decisions we make, how we work, and exemplify our staff, volunteers and partnerships. Our mission requires us to be a PILLAR in the communities we serve. Passionate – We eagerly fight for meaningful causes, no matter how challenging. Our enthusiasm for justice influences others to join in making change in our community through their service, practice and charity. Integrity – We are committed to honesty and professionalism in all our interactions. Trust is the foundation for the integral role we fill in our community’s system of justice. Leverage – As a team, we make a difference in people’s lives. We bring all our resources to the table to ensure that our clients feel supported, empowered and heard. Leadership – We are leaders working to find ways to make our communities a better place to live. High standards are in our blood, and we pursue excellence in our practice and partnerships. Adaptable – We seek opportunities to increase our impact. We listen to all ideas, embrace change and seek continuous improvement in order to achieve better outcomes for our clients, organization and our community. Respect – We treat everyone with professionalism, dignity and respect. We keep our promises, embrace diversity, communicate with empathy and foster positivity in all we do.
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http://www.clsmf.org
External link for Community Legal Services
- Industry
- Legal Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Orlando, Florida
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1966
- Specialties
- Consumer, Special Education, Family Law, Elder Advocacy, Affordable Housing, Foreclosure Prevention, Fair Housing, Public Benefits, Tax Controversy, and Veterans Advocacy
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Employees at Community Legal Services
Updates
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Recently, our Director of Advocacy, Morgan Cardinal, and our Senior Manager of Community Initiatives, Jodi Peña Castaldi, were invited to speak at a community event held by State Representative Bruce Antone. We spoke on aging and retirement (estate planning with emphasis on power of attorneys) and also provided information on Community Legal Services (CLS) and ways we can assist. Thank you, State Representative Bruce Antone, for having us at your event! #CLSInTheCommunity #LegalServices #LegalAid
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Just in time for Domestic Violence Awareness Month starting October 1, Community Legal Services Director of Litigation, John Martino, explains how to apply for a domestic violence injunction. What do you need to know? What is included in the petition? What happens in court? How can an injunction help? Find out in this episode of Litigation Corner. https://lnkd.in/efyzgC-t
Litigation Corner, Episode 6: Domestic Violence and the Justice System
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We are seeking attorneys for our Annual Pro Bono Walk-In Clinic on October 22nd from 3-7pm at our Daytona office. Help clients with Sealing & Expungement, Family Law, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Guardian Advocacy, Landlord/Tenant, Employment Law, and more. Register at: https://lnkd.in/escvJCSP
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Recently, our Disaster and Emergency Services Coordinator, James Coleman, CEM, did a presentation on "Actions After a Disaster - Long Term Recovery" at a Rotary Club Meeting in the Villages. Jim was a keynote speaker. Thank you to the Rotary Club for having us!
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Thank you so much for joining us, Miriam Mitchell, MBA! We can't wait to see the new episode of Law Talk with WFTV!
Last week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Community Legal Services in the WFTV studio to discuss all things lending! This conversation was especially meaningful, as Community Legal Services is one of our 2025 Addition Financial Foundation Community Giving grant recipients. We’re proud to support the work they are doing to strengthen and educate our community. Here are a few sneak peeks behind the scenes before the episode officially airs 🎥🌟 #lending #financialeducation #communityimpact #AdditionFinancial #AdditionFinancialFoundation #countusin
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Thank you Daily Business Review for highlighting CEO Jeffrey Harvey's recent article that outlines the real and potential legal issues faced by low-income families. Jeff discusses how legal aid organizations, like CLS, help tenants and homeowners navigate these issues by providing guidance on understanding leases, mortgage agreements, eviction notices, deed issues and tax matters. To read the full article, click here: https://lnkd.in/eVvRXswE
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Recently, Community Legal Services (CLS) Medical-Legal Partnership Senior Staff Attorney, Samantha Cools, attended the 2025 Engage & Connect: Community Roundtable Series, organized by the Miami Center for AIDS Research. Samantha was on the Center for HIV and Research in Mental Health panel to share her insights on community needs and services that affect this population.
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Congratulations to Community Legal Services (CLS) Director of Pro Bono Services, Andrea D. Ortiz, for being named to the Public Interest Law Section Executive Council of the Florida Bar!
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Have you completed your own forms for Divorce, Child Support, Child Support Modification, Paternity, Name Change, or some other family law matter? Would you like an attorney to review your forms before filing them? Not sure what forms you need to file? On the first Friday of each month, we host Family Law Forms Review Clinics in Marion, Osceola, and Lake Counties. Register at https://bit.ly/2MLv7Sb or call 1-800-405-1417 #FamilyLawForms #CLS #LegalAid #LegalServices
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