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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