Pro Bono

For those seeking free legal information and assistance, there are resources available from organizations in our local community.

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc. (JALA)

JALA provides many self-help resources, along with other types of legal assistance. Visit JALA's website for more information about the many services they provide. JALA also hosts regular clinics that cover a variety of legal topics. Check out their scheduled events by clicking on their upcoming calendar.

In addition, JALA offers several other community outreach projects:

Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. (TRLS)

TRLS provides free advice, brief services, and representation in cases involving probate, heirs' property, advance directives (living wills, health care surrogate, power of attorney, last will & testament, pre-need guardianship), property tax issues, deceptive sales practices, credit report errors, debt collection defense, garnishment defense, pro se divorce assistance, housing, bankruptcy, driver licenses suspensions, and criminal record seal/expunction. To learn more about the services offered, please visit the TRLS website. You can also view a list of their scheduled events by clicking on their upcoming calendar.

Attorneys may volunteer to assist by contacting volunteer@trls.org.

Please note that the Duval Clerk of Court provides information about these community organizations strictly as a service to the public.