Profile in Good: Geraldine DeBianchi Geraldine DeBianchi, Esq. is an attorney with Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA). Geraldine leads the Mobile Justice Squad, a mobile division of CCLA that provides free mobile legal services to seniors 60 and older who are homebound, isolated, disabled or face challenges with transportation and reside...Read More
Story of Justice: Sally Flees an Abusive Relationship Background Sally* was on the receiving end of an abusive relationship with Carlos*. After years of abuse, Sally finally filed a restriction order against Carlos, but unfortunately the harassment continued. Even though Carlos was charged with two counts of Violation of Injunction, he continued to violate the...Read More
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. (November 14, 2019) – Legal Aid Programs of Broward County hosted the 18th Annual For the Public Good Annual Fundraiser on November 14, 2019 at Signature Grand. More than 360 people attended to honor Howard Finkelstein, Broward County Public Defender, for his life-long commitment to ensuring equal access to justice and his...Read More
Laura has been the victim of domestic violence. She endured regular abuse during her relationship and finally separated from her abuser in 2018. Unfortunately, even after the separation, her ex-boyfriend continued to abuse and stalk her. She has two children; one child’s father is her abuser. Both children were present for the abuse and were...Read More
Jeff Hittleman is an attorney with the Senior Citizen Law Project at Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida. He handles housing, consumer, and domestic violence cases for seniors. Jeff is also the lead attorney on the Jim Moran Foundation Grant, which has helped prevent over 150 seniors from becoming homeless in the last...Read More
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. (October 7, 2019) – Legal Aid Programs of Broward County are hosting the 18th Annual For the Public Good Annual Fundraiser to honor Howard Finkelstein, Broward County Public Defender, for his life-long commitment to ensuring equal access to justice and his career in public service. The annual fundraiser will be held on...Read More
Nova Southeastern University School of Law student Nabila Rahim selected as the 2019 Fellow FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida – (July 25, 2019) –The Young Lawyers Section (YLS) of the Broward County Bar Association is pleased to announce that Nabila Rahim was selected as their 2019 Summer Fellow. Rahim is spending a six-week fellowship with the Legal...Read More
University of Miami law student Aaron Graubert selected as the 2019 Fellow FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida – (June 25, 2019) –The B’nai B’rith Justice Unit #5207 is pleased to announce that Aaron Graubert was selected as their 2019 Maurice Berkowitz Summer Fellow. Graubert spent a six-week fellowship with the Legal Aid Providers in Broward County, Legal...Read More
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (June 20, 2019) – Legal Aid Service of Broward County and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida hosted their 2019 Bridge to Justice Breakfast fundraiser – Protecting the Ideals of Liberty and Justice for All with Nadine Strossen. The annual breakfast serves to increase awareness and raise critical funds for...Read More
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (April 29, 2019) –Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA) are pleased to announce the recipients of their 2019 Annual Recognition Awards. The awards will be presented during a Law Day Luncheon co-hosted with the Broward County Bar Association on Friday, May...Read More
