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Full Resource Name:

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid

Address

126 West Adams Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202

(904) 356-8371

www.jaxlegalaid.org

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AKA:

JALA

Description:

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid provides free civil legal assistance for low to moderate income and special needs individuals. Legal services are offered for consumer law, elder law, employment and unemployment, family law, health and public benefits, housing, immigration, sealing and expungement of criminal arrest records, and assistance for nonprofit organizations.

JALA serves 17 counties of North Florida, including Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Nassau, St. Johns, Suwannee, Taylor and Union.

Hours:

Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm

Intake Process:

Due to COVID-19 safety protocols are in effect; staff working remotely.
Clients are to call for assistance.
Clients can apply on-line for assistance.
Only assist with general civil legal matter.

Program Fees:

None.

Languages:

English.

Eligibility:

Assistance provided to the general public.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

April 28, 2025

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

126 West Adams Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid

(904) 356-8371

Toll Free

(866) 356-8371

Video Phone

(904) 245-1041

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Services

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General Legal Aid

Special Notes/Funding

Due to COVID-19 safety protocols are in effect; staff working remotely. Only general civil legal matters.

Description

An organization that provides general legal counseling and representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in legal matters. Their office offers assistance with civil legal matters in many areas of the law.

Availability

None.

Hours

Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm

Required Documents

The client is advised of the documents on the call to schedule the appointment and is called prior to the appointment to review the documents needed and is provided assistance on how to upload the documents.

Eligibility

Assistance provided to the general public.

Fees

None.

Intake Procedure

Clients are to call for assistance. Clients can apply on-line for assistance.

Languages

English.

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Florida
    • Duval County
      • Nassau County

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      904-356-8371
      Type:
      Other
      Name:
      Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-3200) and related services within the Service Tree.
      Immigration/Naturalization Legal Services

      Special Notes/Funding

      Due to COVID-19 safety protocols are in effect; staff working remotely. Only general civil legal matters.

      Description

      An organization that provides general legal counseling and representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in legal matters. Their office offers assistance with civil legal matters in many areas of the law.

      Availability

      None.

      Hours

      Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm

      Required Documents

      The client is advised of the documents on the call to schedule the appointment and is called prior to the appointment to review the documents needed and is provided assistance on how to upload the documents.

      Eligibility

      Assistance provided to the general public.

      Fees

      None.

      Intake Procedure

      Clients are to call for assistance. Clients can apply on-line for assistance.

      Languages

      English.

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Florida
        • Duval County
          • Nassau County

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          904-356-8371
          Type:
          Other
          Name:
          Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-3600) and related services within the Service Tree.
          Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution

          Special Notes/Funding

          Due to COVID-19 safety protocols are in effect; staff working remotely. Only general civil legal matters.

          Description

          An organization that provides general legal counseling and representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in legal matters. Their office offers assistance with civil legal matters in many areas of the law.

          Availability

          None.

          Hours

          Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm

          Required Documents

          The client is advised of the documents on the call to schedule the appointment and is called prior to the appointment to review the documents needed and is provided assistance on how to upload the documents.

          Eligibility

          Assistance provided to the general public.

          Fees

          None.

          Intake Procedure

          Clients are to call for assistance. Clients can apply on-line for assistance.

          Languages

          English.

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Florida
            • Duval County
              • Nassau County

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              904-356-8371
              Type:
              Other
              Name:
              Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-4500.4600) and related services within the Service Tree.
              Legal Representation

              Special Notes/Funding

              Due to COVID-19 safety protocols are in effect; staff working remotely.

              Description

              An organization that provides general legal counseling and representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in legal matters. Their office offers assistance with civil legal matters in many areas of the law.

              Availability

              None.

              Hours

              Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm

              Required Documents

              The client is advised of the documents on the call to schedule the appointment and is called prior to the appointment to review the documents needed and is provided assistance on how to upload the documents.

              Eligibility

              Assistance provided to the general public.

              Fees

              None.

              Intake Procedure

              Clients are to call for assistance. Clients can apply on-line for assistance.

              Languages

              English.

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Florida
                • Duval County
                  • Nassau County

                  Telephone Numbers

                  Number:
                  904-356-8371
                  Type:
                  Other
                  Name:
                  Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FP-4500) and related services within the Service Tree.