November 2023

The Latest News and Updates

Annual Fundraiser and Pro Bono Recognition Luncheon

We are delighted to announce that our Annual Fundraiser and Pro Bono Recognition Luncheon will be taking place on Friday, December 15th at 11:30am at the Heathrow Country Club. We are so excited to be able to gather with friends, colleagues, and community partners to celebrate the holidays.

Support Our Award Winning Legal Aid Society

We have been honored to receive the following awards:


2023 - Paul Doyle Children’s Advocacy Award

2021 - St. Martin de Porres Award

2018 - Michael Roffino Award

2016 - Michael Roffino Award


Help support our award winning Legal Aid with Sponsorship of our event or In-Kind item donations. For more information on Sponsorship opportunities or to make a contribution, click here.


Please contact Pro-Bono Coordinator, Camryn Williams at camrynw@scbalas.com or (407) 834-1660 ext. 114 if you have any questions.


We thank you in advance for your consideration!

Thank You to Our Volunteer Presenters


We wanted to extend another thank you to our amazing volunteers who presented for the Learn Your Legal Rights miniseries.


Thank you to


Attorney Zahra Manekia


Attorney Karl Burgunder


Law Student Betsy Castro


Attorney Eric Trabin



Attorney Leandra Gallego

Legal Education Series at the Dr. Velma H. Williams Westside Community Center

As a part of our Legal Education project, Attorney Erin Greene will be presenting on Basic Wills to the Senior group at the Dr. Velma H. Williams Westside Community Center this month.


Basic Wills Overview

Presented by Attorney Erin Greene

November 14th at 10:00am

919 S. Persimmons Ave.,

Sanford, FL 32771

Resources for Victims of Crime

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


November 1, 2023 - In-Person Sealing and Expungement Workshop


November 9, 2023 - Seminole State College Legal Advice Clinic


November 14, 2023 - Basic Wills Presentation


November 15, 2023 - Virtual Sealing and Expungement


November 16, 2023 - Veterans Free Legal Advice Clinic

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