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.
The home was set to go up for auction within three weeks when JALA Housing...
JALA was able to open...
program that provides moderate-income families
with legal help at reduced expense in Duval, Clay,
and Nassau counties, including:



Kendall had been...
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
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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,
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Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy
Learn if bankruptcy is right for you. 1st Thursday of Every Month • 5:00 – 6:00 PM No appointment needed VIRTUAL CLINIC
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Veterans Legal Collaborative (VLC) Ask-A-Lawyer
Veterans Legal Collaborative (VLC) Ask-A-Lawyer
Do you have a family law, real estate, housing, landlord/tenant, probate, estate, or contract issue? In need of legal guidance from an
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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
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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.