Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society, Inc.

Thank you to everyone who attended our first Seminole State College Legal Advice Clinic of the year! We look forward to assisting those who registered this go around and we are excited to help even more students at our next clinic on March 13th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus, Student Center, Room 260.

Happy Valentine’s Day from SCLA! 💙 This month, tell us how YOU plan to #SpreadTheLove! Seminole County attorneys, join our mission to ensure equal access to justice for those in need. We have Pro Bono opportunities available now and in the coming months—your support makes a difference! Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Click the link below to get involved. https://lnkd.in/eK5_7jsh 📢 Attorneys who take a case or volunteer this month will be featured in our final #SpreadTheLove social media shout-out on March 3rd, including your company logo! Don’t miss this chance to make an impact!

Calling all Seminole State College of Florida Students! Join Attorney Andrew Ballentine for a clinic on Bankruptcy at the link below Tomorrow, February 11th at 1:00pm. https://lnkd.in/e686bSqB

Happy #SpotlightSaturday Today, we recognize Judge Carmine Bravo for his outstanding dedication to Pro Bono service! We are deeply grateful for his invaluable contributions to the Seminole County community—he is truly a pioneer for justice. 💡 Each month, Judge Bravo generously volunteers at our Veterans Clinics, ensuring that those who served our country receive the legal assistance they deserve. His commitment to this community runs even deeper—he served as a Judge in Seminole County for over a decade, has taught as an Adjunct Professor at Barry University School of Law, and continues to make a lasting impact through his volunteer efforts today. Thank you, Judge Bravo, for your unwavering dedication to justice and service!

“This April, I will have been with SCLA for 4 years. I joined SCLA because it was a chance to help individual people; as opposed to a general public service that my career had been up to that point. Since then, I have fought for families to stay in their homes, fought for victims of violence get the child support they need to care for their children, and fought for intellectually disabled foster youth to gain access to the government benefits that they and their families need. The fight for justice can be disheartening but I’ve been blessed with a happy and healthy family of my wife and two daughters who help me stay motivated. One particular case I remember, was an elderly disabled gentleman who was the victim of property fraud where the fraudster was trying to have him evicted from his rightful family home. We were able to show the eviction was not proper and our client was able to remain living in his house. I am proud of the work that we do here at Legal Aid, and I am proud to be a part of this team that fights for justice for people who, many times, have never had someone fight for them.” #HeartofSCLA #JusticeinAction

This Black History Month, we reflect on the legacy of Thurgood Marshall, whose work continues to inspire the pursuit of justice for all. His dedication to fighting inequality and his trailblazing role as the first Black U.S. Supreme Court Justice remind us of the power we each hold to make a difference! At Seminole County Legal Aid, we honor his legacy by working to ensure that everyone has access to justice, regardless of their background. ❤️💚💛 #BlackHistoryMonth

https://lnkd.in/gpspVrqk Applications are still coming in, but we're making one final call! Seminole County Legal Aid is looking for two exceptional staff attorneys to join our dedicated team. Don’t miss this chance to make a real impact! #Hiring

Come meet with Attorney Andrew Chmelir for our first in-person Sealing & Expungement Clinic of the year on February 5th at 5:30 p.m. at the Sanford Public Library (150 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771). Don’t miss out on this opportunity! #LegalAid #SealingandExpungement

This #SpotlightSaturday, and in our February newsletter, we are thrilled to recognize corporate and business attorney Karl Burgunder for his outstanding pro bono contributions to our community. Thank you, Attorney Burgunder, for volunteering your time and expertise this week to a landlord-tenant case and for your unwavering dedication to helping those in need. A special shoutout to the Law Offices of Karl A. Burgunder for supporting this meaningful work. We deeply appreciate your efforts in making our community a better place!

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