COMMUNITY & LEGAL RESOURCES
Nonprofit Legal Organizations May Be Able to Provide Free or Reduced-Cost Legal Services Depending on Income Eligibility & Case Type.
LEGAL AID & CONSUMER ASSISTANCE:
Find an Attorney at No Cost.
Pro Bono Services: Coordinates Statewide Initiatives & Connects Attorneys to Cases.
Provides Legal Advocacy for Low-Income Floridians.
Services in Sarasota & Manatee Counties.
Serves the Tampa Bay Area.
Offers Legal Aid in Broward County.
Dade Legal Aid Provides Free Civil Legal Services to Qualifying Low-Income Residents Across Miami-Dade County.
Provide No-Cost Legal Services to the Most Vulnerable in Central Florida.
Covers the Panhandle & Tallahassee Area.
Serves Various Rural Areas, Including Fort Myers, Fort Pierce & Lakeland.
A Non-Profit Public Interest Law Firm.
Serves Several Counties, Including Hillsborough & Pinellas.
Operates in Broward, Miami-Dade & Monroe.
National Association of Consumer Advocates
LEGAL AID DIRECTORIES:
Lists of All Legal Aid Offices Around The State.
A Searchable Database of Legal Aid Programs Along with a Description of Services & The Counties Served.
The Single Largest Funder of Civil Legal Assistance in the Nation has Many Resources for Providing Civil Legal Assistance To Low-Income Americans.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT & BANKRUPTCY RESOURCES:
Comprehensive Guide to Bankruptcy Law, Covering Chapter 7, Chapter 13 + More.
Helps Users Find Federal Bankruptcy Courts By State & Region.
A Platform For Accessing Bankruptcy Case Records.
Information on the Role of Trustees in Bankruptcy Cases & a List of Approved Credit Counseling Agencies.
ASSET PROTECTION & CREDIT DISPUTE RESOURCES:
When a template isn’t enough, experienced advocacy matters. If you’re facing wage garnishment, foreclosure, or aggressive creditor lawsuits, you need a dedicated team on your side. Whether you’re considering Chapter 7, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, or need defense against debt collection, Churchill Law Group, PLLC, is here to protect your interests and guide you forward.
If a creditor has a judgment against you and is attempting to garnish your wages or freeze your bank account, Florida law offers protections (like the Head of Family exemption). Access the official Florida Courts garnishment exemption forms here.
Florida has one of the strongest homestead exemptions in the country to protect your primary residence from creditors. If you are facing foreclosure, understanding this exemption is critical. Learn how to apply through the Florida Department of Revenue.
Found errors or old, discharged debts on your credit report? Use this official template from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to dispute inaccurate information with the major credit bureaus. If errors persist, you may have a claim under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
If your debt problems stem from identity theft, visit IdentityTheft.gov (run by the FTC) to report the crime, get an official Identity Theft Report, and build a recovery plan to clear your name.