Pro Bono Lawyers and Attorneys in Florida
Where to ask for pro bono legal services or a free attorney in Florida, including legal aid programs, who qualifies, and other free or low-cost help. We do not recommend or rank lawyers.
Where to ask for a free lawyer or attorney
| Pro bono and legal aid programs | The Florida Bar explains that many volunteer lawyers donate their time through legal aid organizations and points people to a searchable program list from Funding Florida Legal Aid, by name and county. That list includes CABA Pro Bono (Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties), 305-646-0046; the Legal Aid Foundation of Tallahassee's pro bono program (Leon County and Second Circuit residents with a Leon County case); and Lawyers for Children America (statewide). Florida Law Help (floridalawhelp.org) also offers legal information. Funding Florida Legal Aid advises checking each organization's services directly. Program list: https://fundingfla.org/florida-legal-aid-programs/ |
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| Who qualifies | The Florida Bar says, "To qualify for legal aid, one must fit the financial criteria set by the government," and gives no income figures. The Legal Aid Foundation of Tallahassee "matches low-income Leon County citizens, or Second Circuit residents with a Leon County case." Tallahassee entry: https://fundingfla.org/florida-legal-aid-programs/ |
Other free or low-cost help
| Free legal questions online | Florida Free Legal Answers (florida.freelegalanswers.org) is a virtual clinic where "qualifying users post their civil legal questions." Volunteer lawyers choose questions and reply, and you get an email when there is a response. The Florida Bar's page does not state the qualifying limits. |
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| Does the bar's referral service find free lawyers? | The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service says, "Please note we do not have pro bono lawyers." It offers a 30-minute consultation "for no more than $25" at 800-342-8011 and points people seeking free help to Florida legal aid programs. |
| Free legal aid | Florida's LSC-funded legal aid organizations give free civil legal help to eligible low-income people: Bay Area Legal Services, Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida, Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Florida Rural Legal Services, Legal Services of Greater Miami, Legal Services of North Florida and Three Rivers Legal Services. The Florida Bar's referral page also points people seeking free or low-cost help to Florida legal aid programs listed at fundingfla.org. Florida Bar LRS page: https://www.floridabar.org/public/lrs/ |
| Lawyer referral service | The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service matches you with a lawyer based on your legal issue and location after you briefly describe your situation. "You can receive a 30-minute consultation for no more than $25." Call 800-342-8011 (weekdays 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) or use the online referral form, available 24/7. Local bar associations run nine referral services in Florida's major cities, and The Florida Bar handles referrals from all other areas. The service does not have pro bono lawyers. Coverage areas: https://www.floridabar.org/public/lrs/coverage-areas/ |
Do Florida lawyers have to do pro bono work?
| State rule | Florida's aspirational goal is 20 hours of pro bono service a year or $350 in contributions to legal aid organizations. The goal is not mandatory, but reporting is: under Rule 4-6.1(d), each bar member must report annually on the membership fees statement, including hours of pro bono service and dollars contributed. |
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Last verified against official sources: November 4, 2026.
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