Providing Free Civil Legal Services in Broward and Collier Counties Since 2004
Call Us at: 954-736-2400 | Open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
Providing Free Civil Legal Services in Broward and Collier Counties Since 2004
Call Us at: 954-736-2400 | Open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

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Get Help With CCLA Today!

Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA) provides free civil legal services to low-income and eligible residents of Broward County and Collier County. We protect and defend the legal rights of families, seniors, veterans, and underserved populations in different areas of legal service. There are many ways to get help with CCLA, choose the one that works best for you below. *Please note that we cannot help with traffic, criminal (except on behalf of victims of crime for victims’ rights enforcement), workers compensation, or personal injury cases.

Preferred Method For You to Apply:

Online or By Phone

Apply Online

Click here to apply for our services online. You will be routed to our Online Intake Portal. Please note CCLA only provides assistance to residents of Broward County and Collier County.

Contact Us by Phone

Because of limited in-office staffing, staff may not be available to meet with you if you do not have an appointment. We are able to determine eligibility over the phone. If you are interested in applying for services, please apply for our services online or call our main number at 954-736-2400. If you leave a message, please clearly state your name, safe phone number, and safe email address to contact you.

*If you are concerned your computer usage might be monitored, please use a safer computer or call the Florida Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 500-1119 or TTY (800) 621-4202.

General Information

Call 954-736-2400
9am – 5pm | Monday – Friday

To Apply By Phone

Call 954-736-2400
9am – 3pm | Monday – Friday

If you cannot apply online or by phone:

APPLY IN PERSON

Because of limited in-person staffing, we may not be available to meet with you if you do not have an appointment. We would prefer it if you would apply online or call us. If you are at the Broward County Central Courthouse, we have a waiting room in West Wing 04-107 (near the Family Law Clerk’s Office). You may check-in and wait to be seen most Mondays through Fridays from 9:15AM-4PM. Our courthouse office is closed for all court holidays and when our office is closed. Please bring all your paperwork and identification with you.

Again, you do not need to apply in person, please apply online or call us at 954-736-2400.

Broward County Central Courthouse
201 SE 6th Street, WW04-107
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

MOBILE JUSTICE SQUAD

If you are a homebound senior citizen (age 60 or older) in Broward County, please call us. We have a Mobile Justice van that will see you at your home or senior center. Call 954-736-2400, let your CCLA Intake Specialist know that you are homebound, and ask about the Mobile Justice Squad.

My Attorneys and Paralegal “have been nothing but exceptional. They have always answered my questions and worked diligently on my case. Thank you for your support and patience.” – CCLA Client

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