A Wealth Of Justice For Those Who Have Neither
Established in 1937, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid is a nonprofit law firm focused on delivering economic, social, and housing justice to low-income and at-risk individuals and families on the First Coast.
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program that provides moderate-income families
with legal help at reduced expense in Duval, Clay,
and Nassau counties, including:
Now a...
Get Help
JALA helps residents in each of the 17 counties in North Florida including: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Nassau, St. Johns, Suwannee, Taylor, and Union. Depending on the legal problem, JALA offers different kinds of help. Please look at the following options and see if you meet the qualifications.
Apply for Services
We may be able to represent you in court or give you advice about your case. Apply to see if you qualify.
Reduced Fee Services
JALA partners with local attorneys to provide help on a sliding scale. This program may be right for you.
Upcoming Events
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Events Calendar
Calendar of Events
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3 events,
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
The St. Johns County Family Law Workshop aims to help residents understand complex legal issues such as divorce, child custody, asset separation, […]
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
The St. Johns County Family Law Workshop aims to help residents understand complex legal issues such as divorce, child custody, asset separation, […]
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
The St. Johns County Family Law Workshop aims to help residents understand complex legal issues such as divorce, child custody, asset separation, […]
4 events,
Federal Legal Assistance Program
Federal Legal Assistance Program
If you’re filing your own civil matter in federal court, this clinic is an opportunity to speak individually with an attorney about […]
4 events,
Eviction Defense Self-Help Project
Eviction Defense Self-Help Project
Have you been served with an eviction summons? Does your rental home need repairs? Get help preparing your answer or creating your […]
4 events,
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
Nassau Family Law Group Informational Clinic
Nassau Family Law Group Informational Clinic
Do you need to: Request a change in child support, establish or modify a timesharing plan, or file for divorce? Learn more […]
4 events,
Federal Legal Assistance Program
Federal Legal Assistance Program
If you’re filing your own civil matter in federal court, this clinic is an opportunity to speak individually with an attorney about […]
5 events,
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
The St. Johns County Family Law Workshop aims to help residents understand complex legal issues such as divorce, child custody, asset separation, […]
Eviction Defense Self-Help Project
Eviction Defense Self-Help Project
Have you been served with an eviction summons? Does your rental home need repairs? Get help preparing your answer or creating your […]
5 events,
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy
Learn if bankruptcy is right for you. 1st Thursday of Every Month • 5:00 – 6:00 PM No appointment needed VIRTUAL CLINIC […]
5 events,
Veterans Legal Collaborative (VLC) Informational Clinic
Veterans Legal Collaborative (VLC) Informational Clinic
Do you have a family law, real estate, housing, landlord/tenant, probate, estate, or contract issue? In need of legal guidance from an […]
4 events,
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
6 events,
Federal Legal Assistance Program
Federal Legal Assistance Program
If you’re filing your own civil matter in federal court, this clinic is an opportunity to speak individually with an attorney about […]
Clay Library Ask-A-Lawyer
Clay Library Ask-A-Lawyer
Do you have a family law, housing, landlord/tenant, probate, estate, or contract issue? In need of legal guidance from an attorney? Come […]
5 events,
Eviction Defense Self-Help Project
Eviction Defense Self-Help Project
Have you been served with an eviction summons? Does your rental home need repairs? Get help preparing your answer or creating your […]
5 events,
Child Support Modification: Custody, Timesharing & Paternity
Child Support Modification: Custody, Timesharing & Paternity
Learn more about child support modification, custody/timesharing, and paternity. Receive forms and general instructions. 2nd Thursday of Every Month • 5:30 – […]
4 events,
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
5 events,
Federal Legal Assistance Program
Federal Legal Assistance Program
If you’re filing your own civil matter in federal court, this clinic is an opportunity to speak individually with an attorney about […]
5 events,
Eviction Defense Self-Help Project
Eviction Defense Self-Help Project
Have you been served with an eviction summons? Does your rental home need repairs? Get help preparing your answer or creating your […]
4 events,
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
St. Johns County Family Law Workshop
5 events,
Federal Legal Assistance Program
Federal Legal Assistance Program
If you’re filing your own civil matter in federal court, this clinic is an opportunity to speak individually with an attorney about […]
6 events,
Pro Se Bankruptcy Assistance
Pro Se Bankruptcy Assistance
Free twenty-minute consultations for individuals representing themselves in bankruptcy court. 4th Wednesday of Every Month **November clinic will be on the 15th. […]
Eviction Defense Self-Help Project
Eviction Defense Self-Help Project
Have you been served with an eviction summons? Does your rental home need repairs? Get help preparing your answer or creating your […]
5 events,
Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) – without children
Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) – without children
Learn about Florida dissolution of marriage including issues involving children and property. Receive forms and general instructions. 4th Thursday of Every Month […]
Give Back
You could make all the difference in a family’s life. If you believe in empowering low-income and special needs people to accomplish energetic and affirmative advocacy, all to alleviate the circumstances, incidents, and causes of poverty and discrimination, let’s work together. Whether assisting clients with a specific legal matter, funding legal assistance programs, or participating in our events, we are more effective together. Explore the options below.