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Legal Resources
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The Palm Beach County Library
System is providing current lists of "Legal Collections" and
local "Legal Assistance" providers in our community to assist
persons in need of these services. For further
information about these organizations, contact us at:
grs@pbclibrary.org.
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Attorney Referrals &
Assistance:
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American Civil Liberties
Union of Florida Not-for-profit agency provides
advocacy for individuals or groups whose civil liberties have been
violated. Cases considered include freedom of speech,
religion, police misconduct, racial or ethnic profiling and First
Amendment issues. Criminal cases not serviced. (Palm Beach County Chapter) Toll-free 1-866-516-0825
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Court Appointed Attorney Information Forms and documents for Indigent Services
provided by the 15th Judicial Circuit.
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Florida State Courts - Self Help A Florida State Courts
guide to local self-help centers, family law forms, and free or
low-cost legal aid.
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Immigration Legal Services
(Catholic Charities)
Provides immigration and legal services for Palm Beach and
Martin counties. Fees vary, call agency for details.
PH: (561) 494-0928.
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Legal Aid Society of
Palm Beach County, Inc Provides free (pro bono) legal assistance in civil matters
to disadvantaged individuals in Palm Beach County.
Eligibility determined by federal poverty guidelines.
PH: (561) 655-8944. South/West County: (800) 403-9353.
E-mail:
info@legalaidpbc.org
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Palm Beach County Bar
Association Lawyer's Referral Service The PBC Bar
Association operates an attorney referral service and will assist in
setting up appointments with member-lawyers. PH: (561)
687-3266. South County: (561) 451-3256.
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Palm Beach
County Public Defenders Office Provides legal counsel to persons who are assigned by the
Circuit Court for criminal cases, and who cannot afford a
lawyer. The court makes the determination of indigence.
PH: (561) 355-7500.
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Law Library and Collections:
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Local Consumer Help:
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Better Business Bureau
(BBB) of Southeast Florida Business information and complaint resolution services are
provided by the local BBB chapter. PH: (561) 842-1918. E-mail:
info@seflorida.bbb.org.
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Clerk & Comptroller, Palm Beach County Self Service Center
- Your Guide Through the Courts to help individuals help
themselves in the court process. PH: (561)
355-7048
Click here
for locations and hours.
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Court Programs,
'Alternative Dispute Resolution'
Services provided by the Palm Beach County Court
Administrative Office include "Alternative Dispute Resolution"
(ADR) programs for family, civil and juvenile mediation, as
well as arbitration. PH: (561) 355-4510. ADR Services:
355-2739.
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Department of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums
and Mobile Homes.
Arbitration services and useful information about your
condominium and your rights as a unit owner. Bureau of Compliance - Ft. Lauderdale Toll
Free: 800.226.9101
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Federal Reserve Consumer Help Filing
complaints about banks.
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Consumer Complaint Forms Consumer complaint forms for internet,
telemarketing, identity theft and company fraud-related
disputes.
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Florida
Consumer Complaints and Forms Florida Division of Consumer Affairs
clearinghouse for consumer complaints for State of Florida.
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Florida
Office of Financial Regulation Foreclosures Help.
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Florida Office of
Insurance Regulation Company Search.
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Florida Shop and
Compare Homeowner's Insurance Rates and
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Discount Drug Card Florida Insurance
Commissioner's Office.
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Florida Victim
Services Directory Programs and services available to victims of
crime. Directory is searchable by county.
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Palm
Beach County Code Enforcement Special Master Process
Special Board created to review and enforce Palm Beach County
building and zoning codes. PH: (561) 233-5500
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Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs Division County agency handles consumer inquiries and mediates
disputes in such areas as price gouging, moving and
vehicle-for-hire issues, and business/landlord conflicts.
PH: (561) 712-6610. South County/Glades: 1-888-852-7362.
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Palm Beach
County Department of Public Safety Justice Services
Administration
New county division provides Pre-Trial Services, Drug Court,
Elder Justice, Juvenile, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Psychology services. PH: (561) 355-1723.
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Palm Beach
County Value Adjustment Board (VAB). Property owners may
petition to have tax assessments adjusted.
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