Story of Justice: Sandra Social Security is Affected by Her Ex-Husband Background Sandra*, a 75-year-old senior, noticed an envelope from Social Security in her mail. She was surprised to see that this was a notice of overpayment, stating she had been overpaid $16,000 in social security benefits. Sandra contacted Social Security, which claimed this was...Read More
Profile in Good: Cindy Woodward Cindy Woodward is a Senior Attorney at Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA). Cindy joined CCLA in 1990 and has since devoted her entire career to helping those in the community who are less fortunate. As a Family Law Attorney in CCLA’s Family Law Unit, Cindy assists...Read More
Pro Bono Attorney Spotlight: Hilary Creary Hilary Creary has been volunteering with Legal Aid Programs in Broward since 1998. During this time, she has assisted over 75 clients, mostly helping survivors of domestic violence to resolve their family law issues. Hilary has also volunteered with the Legal Aid Telephone Advice and Counsel Hotline since 2017....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
