Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), Florida
Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale): legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.
Free legal aid in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale)
- Legal Aid Service of Broward County — Free civil legal help for eligible Broward County residents, including housing rights and eviction assistance. 954-765-8950; 491 North State Road 7, Plantation, FL 33317; Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Legal aid groups usually help people below an income limit and may prioritize eviction cases. Call as soon as you get court papers or a notice.
Hiring a landlord-tenant lawyer
If you don't qualify for free help, a lawyer referral service can connect you with a local landlord-tenant attorney, often for a low-cost first consultation:
- The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service — 800-342-801130-minute consultation for no more than $25. Nine local bar associations run their own referral services in major cities; the Florida Bar handles areas without one.
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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.