Story of Justice: Sonya Survives Domestic Violence Background After a few years of relationship, Sonya’s* boyfriend Tom* started becoming verbally abusive. The repeated verbal abuse turned physical in May 2020, when after a discussion, Tom grabbed Sonya by her hair, threw her to the ground, and stomped on her cell phone when she tried to...Read More
Marie Receives a $70K Repayment Charge from the Social Security Administration Background Marie*, a senior, was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer in 2008. Since she could not work due to her medical condition, Marie applied for Social Security disability benefits. After undergoing multiple surgeries and chemotherapy treatments, the senior felt well enough to go...Read More
Pro Bono Attorney Spotlight: Dia T. Colbert, Esq. Attorney Dia T. Colbert has spent over 430 hours volunteering her legal services with Legal Aid in Broward County since June 2016. She actively contributes her time to volunteer with Legal Aid Service of Broward County and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida through the...Read More
Legal Aid Programs in Broward County Celebrate Local Advocates at 19th Annual For the Public Good Gala Event raised $100,000 to benefit the 20,000+ individuals served by LAS and CCLA each year Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA) were proud to recognize the achievements...Read More
Serving Our Sisters Provides Much-Needed Support for Female Veterans In observance of Veteran’s Day November 11, we are shining the spotlight on Brittany Brooks, Esq. Veteran and an Equal Justice Works Fellow for the program Serving Our Sisters (S.O.S) at Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA). Thanks to a grant from The...Read More
Serving Our Sisters Provides Much-Needed Support for Female Veterans In observance of Veteran’s Day November 11, we are shining the spotlight on Brittany Brooks, Esq. Veteran and an Equal Justice Works Fellow for the program Serving Our Sisters (S.O.S) at Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA). Thanks to a grant from The...Read More
Thank you Keiser University and Belinda Keiser Thank you, Keiser University, for your tremendous support of Legal Aid Services of Broward County and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida! We also want to extend a special thank you to Keiser University Vice Chancellor Belinda Keiser, who will serve as an honorary event chairperson...Read More
Quick Guide: What Is Domestic Violence? Source: https://ncadv.org/ October is 2021 Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is an epidemic affecting individuals in every community, regardless of age, economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality. Understanding what domestic violence is and the many ways it can show up in relationships is the first...Read More
Thank you Kelley Kronenberg and Justice for Kids Thank you, Kelley Kronenberg and Justice for Kids®, for your INCREDIBLE generosity and support of Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida and Legal Aid Service of Broward County! We are also thrilled to announce that Justice for Kids leader Howard Talenfeld will serve as an honorary event chairperson. Justice for Kids, a...Read More
