Legal Assistance
Free and low-cost legal aid for civil matters, immigration, housing, family law, and more.
What Free Legal Aid Covers
Lee County Legal Aid Society handles the following types of civil cases for eligible low-income residents:
Note: Legal aid attorneys cannot represent clients in court proceedings, and do not handle criminal, intellectual property, or maritime cases. Referrals are provided when needed.
Legal Aid Organizations
Lee County Legal Aid Society
Free civil legal services for low-income Lee County residents. Offers a complimentary 20-minute virtual legal clinic via Zoom — no pre-qualification required.
2400 First Street, Suite 214, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Schedule virtual appointments at leeclerk.org/appointment — select "Fort Myers Court" then "Legal Aid Appointments"
LCLA67@leecountylegalaid.orgFlorida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Referral service to connect you with a licensed Florida attorney in the area of law you need.
Legal Aid Service of Broward County
Free civil legal services for low-income residents in Broward County.
Florida Rural Legal Services
Free civil legal help for low-income residents across rural Florida, including St. Lucie, Palm Beach, and surrounding counties.
Referrals to legal aid, immigration attorneys, and free legal clinic services near you.
Immigration Legal Services
For immigration-specific legal needs including DACA, asylum, family petitions, and citizenship — AHVED can connect you with qualified immigration attorneys and accredited representatives.
Need Help Finding a Lawyer?
AHVED can help connect you with legal aid in English or Haitian Creole.
Contact AHVED