Community Legal Services – Palatka is a dedicated legal aid organization providing no-cost legal services to eligible individuals and families, with a mission to enhance lives through comprehensive legal support, assistance, and education. It stands out for its commitment to ensuring legal access for all, particularly serving vulnerable and low-income populations across its community.
The organization employs a holistic approach, combining direct legal representation, advice clinics, and community education to address a wide spectrum of civil legal issues. It focuses on empowering clients through knowledge and advocacy, with services tailored to meet the needs of diverse groups including veterans, older adults, disaster survivors, and small business owners.
Services Offered
- Family & Personal legal matters
- Divorce & Children cases
- Fair Housing assistance
- Health-related legal issues
- Housing legal support
- Military & Veterans legal services
- Wills, Estates, & Powers of Attorney
- Debt & Creditors issues
- Disaster Relief legal assistance
- Public Benefits advocacy
- Small Business and Non-profit Services
- Criminal History legal matters
- Discrimination/Workers’ Rights cases
- Fraud & Unfair Agreements assistance
- Older Adults legal support
- Student & Children’s Rights advocacy
- Violence Protection legal services
- Online Intake for legal help
- Legal Advice Helpline
- Food Assistance (SNAP) legal aid
- Legal Clinic events and forms review
Community Legal Services – Palatka serves multiple counties, including Lake County, and offers resources such as pro bono attorney connections, volunteer opportunities, and community-focused events to broaden its impact and accessibility.
