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  • Circuit Court

    The Circuit Court handles cases to settle legal disputes among parties where the dollar amount involved is greater than $50,000, excluding costs, interest, and attorneys’ fees. In addition, there are some issues that must always be filed in Circuit Court, without concern about the amount at issue. Some such cases…

    Issues & Rights

    Fraud & Unfair Agreements

  • County Court

    Cases are filed in County Court to settle legal disputes among parties where the dollar amount involved is above $8,000 and not more than $50,000, excluding costs, interest, and attorneys’ fees. The Constitution establishes a county court in each of Florida’s 67 counties. Find a list of Florida’s Circuit courts…

    Issues & Rights

    Fraud & Unfair Agreements

  • COVID-19

      CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES PAGE. Below are some of the more commonly requested legal topic pages. If you need guidance (because you’re not sure what to click), visit this overview page that may help you decide.

    Family & Personal

    Health

  • COVID-19 Resources

    Community Legal Services is taking necessary precautions to ensure the health and well-being of our clients, staff, and communities. At this time all our office locations are closed to the public. We remain available to our clients via the HELPline 1-800-405-1417 and our website chat and intake forms available on this website.…

  • Credit Reporting

    Credit is the ability to borrow money and repay it later. Credit allows you to get the things you need now, like a car or a house, based on your promise to pay over time. When people talk about having “good” or “bad” credit, they’re usually talking about their credit…

    Financial Matters

    Debt & Creditors

  • Criminal History Sealing & Expungement

    Having a publicly available criminal history can be an obstacle to those trying to get an education, find housing, or build a career. Under some circumstances, people in the state of Florida can petition to have their criminal history sealed or expunged. This informational page is about options for people…

    Issues & Rights

    Criminal History

  • Dealing with Contractors

    Natural disasters cause damage to homes, businesses, and city infrastructure. When the storm passes and you are able to investigate the damage, scammers come around. Contractors claiming to be something they are not can take your money and run. People like  roofers, carpenters, and plumbers may claim to help you…

    Family & Personal

    Housing

    Financial Matters

    Disaster Relief

  • Debt & Creditors

    Consumer Rights A consumer is a person who purchases goods (such as groceries) or services (such as a hair cut), which may be sold by manufacturers, wholesalers, or retailers. Consumer law exists to protect people in everyday life. The laws are official rules and regulations to maintain an honest and…

    Financial Matters

    Debt & Creditors

  • Deficiency on a Loan or Mortgage

    Automobile loans and home mortgages are the most common types of loans consumers get from lenders (banks/financial institutions). Once you get a loan, you now have what’s known as “collateral”, which is the home or the car you just bought. Collateral can also be property or another asset you offer…

    Financial Matters

    Debt & Creditors