Julie came to us for help after her boyfriend, and father of her children, violently attacked her. She shared two minor children and a home with the abuser. One evening, her abuser came home and began arguing with Julie. The argument became physically violent when the abuser punched Julie multiple times in the face. The...Read More

Eve has struggled with depression and PTSD for over 10 years. Due to past traumatic events she endured, she is afraid of male strangers and has difficulty completing daily activities, such as going to the grocery store. Eve tried applying for Social Security disability benefits multiple times on her own, even attending a hearing with...Read More

Louis, a low-income senior who primarily speaks Creole, was facing an imminent eviction when he came to us. At that point, an eviction judgment had already been entered against him, and a 24-hour writ of possession was posted on his door. The sheriff was just hours away from forcibly removing Louis from his home. Louis’...Read More

Jane was a victim of domestic violence and was seeking an Injunction for Protection (restraining order). A Temporary Injunction was granted and Jane went to the initial hearing unrepresented. However, the Respondent came with his attorney. Jane did not speak English and was overwhelmed with the situation. She needed guidance for her case. Not only...Read More

Jim* worked his entire life doing hard labor until an injury on the job prevented him from working and he started getting SSDI benefits. While getting benefits, he developed a new condition which caused painful chronic tumors on the bottom of his feet. His doctors were baffled as to the cause of the tumors or...Read More

Meet Stella: A Low-Income Senior with a Heart of Gold Stella, a low-income senior living on Section 8, had more than her fair share of responsibilities. She was not just trying to make ends meet, but also raising her grandchildren by herself. A Domino Effect of Struggles Begins When we met Stella, she found herself...Read More

Board Member Profile: Alejandro Larrazabal, Esq. This month’s featured board member is Alejandro Larrazabal, who currently serves as the Chairperson of the Board at Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA). Mr. Larrazabal joined the Board of Directors for CCLA in May of 2021. He has dedicated a significant portion of his career to...Read More

Pro Bono Attorney Spotlight: Patrick Giunta This month, we are proud to shine a spotlight on Attorney Patrick Giunta, who has dedicated his time and expertise to pro bono work volunteering over 300 hours of service to Broward Lawyers Care (BLC) in Broward County, Florida. As the recognized pro bono program within Legal Aid Programs...Read More

Story of Justice: Jose and His Family Face an Eviction Background Jose* and his wife faced financial difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic. His hours cleaning offices had been severely cut. Even with Section 8 Housing benefits, he and his wife struggled to pay rent. When they fell behind in payments, their landlord filed an eviction...Read More

Pro Bono Attorney Spotlight: Jason Slatkin This month, we shine a spotlight on Jason Slatkin, an extraordinary attorney from Lorium Law in Ft. Lauderdale who has dedicated his time and expertise to over 34 pro bono cases for Broward Lawyers Care (BLC). Throughout the years, Jason has assisted individuals in critical need of help with...Read More