As Demand Increases, Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida Provides Much Needed Civil Legal Aid

ORLANDO, Fla., March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida Inc. (CLSMF) promotes equal access to justice by providing civil legal aid to help low-income people protect their livelihoods, their health, and their families. CLSMF attorneys and advocates can help solve legal issues related to consumer protection, debt and creditors, family law, children and education, domestic violence, elder abuse and neglect, health and income-related benefits, housing, and veterans' benefits.

The Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida workforce is currently working remotely to protect the public and our employees from the spread of the COVID-19 virus. During this time, we will continue to do our best to provide you with the same level of services under normal business operations. While our offices are closed to the public our legal HELPline will remain open and will continue to be our centralized point of intake, providing eligible clients with immediate brief legal services and/or referrals.

For civil legal issues, please call our HELPline at 1-800-405-1417 or visit our website at https://www.clsmf.org to complete an online application or use our chat feature to apply for services.

HELPline hours of operation:

Monday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

For over 50 years, CLSMF has provided critical civil legal help to thousands of Central Florida residents, however studies show that 50-80% of low-income American's legal needs still go unmet. With a service area encompassing 12 counties, it is a challenge every day to serve the one million people in the area who qualify for assistance.

Interim CEO Rhonda Buckley-Bishop notes, "We thank you for the opportunity to serve the Mid-Florida community and we appreciate your understanding of our temporary social distancing strategies. If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to reach out to me." 

CLSMF is a nonprofit law firm striving to remove barriers to justice by empowering vulnerable communities through legal advocacy and education. We make it easier for our disadvantaged population to access information, receive legal assistance and representation, and to know and understand their rights.

CONTACT: Jeff Harvey
COMPANY Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida Inc.
PHONE 407-480-4512
EMAIL [email protected]
WEB www.CLSMF.org

SOURCE Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida Inc.

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