Our office was honored to receive the Paul Doyle Children's Advocacy Award from the Florida Bar Foundation.

Pictured: Executive Director, Silvia McLain receiving the award with Staff Attorney Matthew Gripp; A close up photo of the award.

With the help of Inspire of Central Florida and Executive Director, Silvia McLain's donation, our office was able to open a free little library! The first children's books received were generously donated by Attorney Steve Kramer and his wife, Amber. Now children visiting the legal aid office can borrow and enjoy these amazing books.

Pictured: Staff Attorney, Sue Selsky, Staff Paralegal, Denice Garza, and Pro-Bono Coordinator, Camryn Williams with the Inspire of Central Florida team.

If you need to check your credit score because you are applying for a loan or just curious about your credit, you can check your score for free. Visit any one of the two links included in the article to view your credit score at no-cost to you. Additionally, some financial institutions partner with TransUnion to allow you to check your credit score through your bank account. Check with your bank today to see if this opportunity is available to you.

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As a college student, there are already so many important things pressing on your mind like exam due dates, homework assignments, and juggling your personal responsibilities, the last thing you should have to worry about is an eviction or time-sharing issues. Our staff attorneys will be on campus every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 11:00am-3:00pm in order to help students address any legal concerns they have that may be affecting their ability to focus on graduation.

Location: 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford, FL 32771, Student Center Building, Room: SC260

Upcoming Dates:

July 13th

July 27th

For more information email Camryn Williams at camrynw@scbalas.com

Don't let that arrest on your record prevent you from getting the job of your dreams. In partnership with Goodwill Industries, our office holds a workshop to learn from our experienced volunteer attorneys how to seal or expunge your record. This workshop takes place every first Wednesday of the month in-person at the Sanford Library and virtually every third Wednesday of the month via Zoom.

You may qualify if you had:

• Adjudication withheld or charges dropped
• AND never previously sealed or expunged your record

To check the list of disqualifying crimes, click here.

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO: 23-10-AMENDED SUPERSEDES 23-10

IN RE: CIVIL - CASE MANAGEMENT

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO: 23-15-S-AMENDED SUPERSEDES 23-15-S

IN RE: JUDGES - DIVISION AND CASE ASSIGNMENTS

The Bureau of Victim Compensation's brochure provides useful information for those within our communities that have fallen victim to such crimes. The resources provided are:

1. Toll-Free Victim Services Information and Referral Line 1-800-226-6667
2. Benefits Available
3. How to Apply
4. Qualification Guidelines for Applying
5. Information Need to Apply
6. Next Steps after a Claim is Submitted

To view the full brochure and get complete information please click here.

Also, to view a list of other resources available to victims of crime please click here.

Upcoming Events

July 5, 2023 - In-Person Sealing and Expungement Workshop

July 10, 2023 - ProjectRISE Presentation at the Sharing Center

July 13, 2023 - Seminole State College Legal Advice Clinic

July 19, 2023 - Virtual Sealing and Expungement

July 20, 2023 - Veterans Free Legal Advice Clinic

July 27, 2023 - Seminole State College Legal Advice Clinic