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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.

JALA and the City of Jacksonville save the home of a cancer patient from foreclosure Read More “Lynda” came to JALA after getting behind on her mortgage due to a prolonged battle with stage 4 cancer. She had applied for a modification with her mortgage company but was informed that she had already exhausted all applicable modifications. She... Councilman pushes to bring rental registry to Jacksonville. What it could mean for renters Read More The issue of absentee or neglectful landlords continues to be an ongoing problem for many renters across Jacksonville, with residents telling News4JAX they often struggle to get responses when maintenance issues arise. Now, a Jacksonville city councilman is pushing for a new... Pajcic & Pajcic to receive commendation for pro bono work - The Florida Bar Read More Jacksonville, Florida’s Eviction Diversion Program Increased Housing Stability for Participants Read More In October, the Jacksonville, Florida City Council’s Neighborhoods Committee heard from facilitators of the city’s Eviction Diversion Program, who reported on the program's outcomes. The Jacksonville Eviction Diversion Program, established in January 2024, operates by providing landlords with payment for up to... Commentary: Lawyers should be required to give back Read More The importance of pro bono legal work has increased and will continue to do so. By Stacey DeVall | Jacksonville Area Legal Aid deputy pro bono director | November 6, 2025 “Have-tos before want-tos.” That is a pretty common saying in my house. My... Jacksonville Florida - FOOD ASSISTANCE RESOURCES Read More (Family Law at Reduced Expense)is a JALA
program that provides moderate-income families
with legal help at reduced expense in Duval, Clay,
and Nassau counties, including: SUPPLEMENTAL RELIEF DIVORCE FLARE PATERNITY ACTIONS JALA Services in 2023 2023 Annual Report At Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, our focus is on delivering economic, social, and housing justice to low-income and at-risk individuals and families on the First Coast. St. Johns JALA housing counselor prevents foreclosure for a woman in major health crisis Read More Jane (not her real name) has dealt with severe health problems since 2017. Most recently, she was hospitalized for atrial fibrillation, which is an irregular and rapid heart rhythm that can lead to blood clots in the heart. Ms. Williams’ hospital... A lifelong commitment to pro bono Read More Joshua “Josh” Gostel’s journey into pro bono work began during his years at Georgetown Law, where he first discovered his passion for helping those with limited resources. While volunteering with the Capital Area Immigrant Rights Coalition in Washington, D.C., he provided free... The Yard Course & Back 9 logo Pajcic Dock - background Free Citizenship Clinic Pro Bono Week image Fair Housing Concerned with the Conditions of your Home? Eviction JALA 2023 Annual Report - Infographic JALA 2023 Annual Report -Cover Freed to Run 6.0 JBA logo Showdown 2022 FJA/JJA Banner FJA-JJA logos FLARE JALA Holiday logo Winter background

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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.

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We may be able to represent you in court or give you advice about your case. Apply to see if you qualify.

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JALA partners with local attorneys to provide help on a sliding scale. This program may be right for you.

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JALA software, pamphlets, and other tools can help you create legal documents, and understand your legal options.

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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.

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Jacksonville Office

Serving Residents of
Duval County
126 W. Adams St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 356-8371

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St. Johns County Legal Aid

Serving Residents of
St. Johns County
222 San Marco Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 827-9921

Clay County Legal Aid

Serving Residents of
Clay County
825 N. Orange Avenue, Rm 308
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
(904) 284-8410

Nassau County Legal Aid

Serving Residents of
Nassau County
1901 Island Walk Way, Suite 111
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 356-8371
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