Community Legal Services

About Us

Community Legal Services (CLS) has been working since 1966 to champion those families who do not have the resources to represent themselves at the most challenging times.

CLS is the largest provider of Legal services in Central Florida, serving 12 counties; Brevard, Citrus, Flagler, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Putnam, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia Counties. Our attorneys work tirelessly for our clients on legal matters, dedicated to having a positive impact on the lives of families facing a variety of injustices and legal issues. Our work is a critical bridge between shelter and homelessness, nourishment and hunger, or steady income for the people we serve.

Legal areas in which our firm focuses are Children's Rights & Special Education; Consumer Law; Elder Law; Fair Housing; Family Law; Housing; Medical Legal Partnerships; Public Benefits; Veterans; Legal Advice Helpline and more.

From children to seniors, the employed and working poor, Community Legal Services is one source of hope for those who qualify for our services. Our community outreach, Helpline, skilled attorneys, and dedicated staff all come together to help our clients: milestone and national precedent-setting cases, helping families who are facing eviction, veterans who need vital medicines, and