For nearly 60 years, Legal Services has helped thousands of Miami-Dade and Monroe residents stay in their homes and protect their rights. This Miami Herald article highlights our impact and the critical funding challenges we now face. To read it, click here: www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...

Legal services organizations are a lifeline for millions of Americans each year. They stand up for people in crisis, ensure fair treatment under the law, and help families stay safe, housed, and secure.

Legal services organizations are a lifeline for millions of Americans each year. They stand up for people in crisis, ensure fair treatment under the law, and help families stay safe, housed, and secure.

Legal Aid is Essential in Disaster Recovery. When hurricanes hit, legal problems quickly follow—denied FEMA claims, lost documents, evictions, and more. Thanks to support from Legal Services Corporation, our attorneys are trained and ready to help communities recover.

In 2024, Legal Services of Greater Miami empowered 1,709 seniors to live with dignity and security — helping them avoid eviction, fight fraud, access healthcare, and maintain independence.

On behalf of @fji-law.bsky.social, thanks to our colleagues from Catholic Legal Services of Miami, @legalservices.bsky.social, and @miamiracialequity.bsky.social for helping our team put on a successful event full of valuable insights!

In 2024, Legal Services of Greater Miami helped 485 veterans access critical legal assistance – from stabilizing housing to resolving Veterans Affairs claims and securing discharge upgrades.

Legal Services organizations are a lifeline for millions of Americans each year. They stand up for people in crisis, ensure fair treatment under the law, and help families stay safe, housed, and secure.

Legal services organizations are a lifeline for people in crisis. They stand up for those facing unfair barriers, ensure equal treatment under the law, and help families stay safe, housed, and financially secure—including low-wage workers navigating complex tax issues.

Legal services organizations are essential for families navigating impossible situations – especially when schools fail to meet their legal obligations. When Samantha’s daughter was failing every class, even with a 504 Plan in place, Samantha knew something wasn’t right.

Legal aid organizations like Legal Services of Greater Miami are a critical support system for people in crisis – helping families stay safe, housed, and financially secure. For every $1 invested in civil legal aid, there’s an average return of $7.

Last year, Legal Services of Greater Miami proudly served 485 veterans, helping them navigate critical legal challenges – from housing issues and discharge upgrades to VA benefit denials.

In 2024, 36% of the people we served were seniors—many facing identity theft, financial exploitation, unsafe housing, or denied benefits. Legal aid is their lifeline. We help seniors navigate a complex system they can’t face alone.

Last Thursday, over 450 guests gathered for the 16th Annual Heart of Giving Celebration & Judicial Reception recognizing outstanding leaders who embody fairness, respect, and the pursuit of equal justice. Read more about it in the Florida Bar News: www.floridabar.org/the-florida-...

Save the date for our annual Heart of Giving Celebration happening on May 15, 2025, at 6:30PM at the stunning Rubell Museum! This year, Legal Services will proudly present the 2025 Equal Justice Leadership Awards to Tiffani G. Lee, Deputy Managing Partner at Holland & Knight

We’re excited to join LSC and other grantees for a special forum on disaster recovery and preparedness in Tampa on January 27th. It is a great opportunity to spotlight the role legal aid organizations play in helping communities recover after disasters.

Legal Services is excited to welcome Christopher Duany as our new Tenants' Rights Staff Attorney. Christopher recently graduated from St. Thomas University College of Law and holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Florida International University.

Save the date for our annual Heart of Giving Celebration happening on May 15, 2025, at 6:30PM at the stunning Rubell Museum! This year, Legal Services will proudly present the 2025 Equal Justice Leadership Awards to Tiffani G. Lee and the Honorable Robert N. Scola, Jr.