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Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.1-888-582-3410 | Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Home
Get to Know FRLS
About FRLS
FRLS Leadership
Needs Assessment Results
Board Members
Locations
Get Help
Client Intake
Consumer Law
Disaster Legal Services
Education Legal Services
Elder Law
Public Benefits
Family Law/Domestic Violence
Service Update: Tax Clinic
Farmworkers
Housing Law
Information Center
Get Involved
Donate
Pro Bono
Volunteer
Careers
Get Updated
News Releases
Photo Gallery
Events
Client Stories
- Home
- Get to Know FRLS
  About FRLS
  FRLS Leadership
  Needs Assessment Results
  Board Members
  Locations
- Get Help
  Client Intake
  Consumer Law
  Disaster Legal Services
  Education Legal Services
  Elder Law
  Public Benefits
  Family Law/Domestic Violence
  Service Update: Tax Clinic
  Farmworkers
  Housing Law
  Information Center
- Get Involved
  Donate
  Pro Bono
  Volunteer
  Careers
- Get Updated
  News Releases
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Client Story | Grandmother Attends Garnishment Hearing Fully Prepared with FRLS’s Help

2026年5月6日 · Client Story,News Releases,Consumer Law,LSC,FFLA

Only weeks after taking on the full‑time care of her young grandson, our client was shocked to...

How to Stop Debt Collector Harassment in Florida (Without Filing Bankruptcy)

2026年5月5日 · News Releases,Consumer Law,FFLA,LSC,Civil Law

If your phone won’t stop ringing and every unknown number fills you with anxiety, you need to...

Client Story | FRLS Helps Florida Resident Overcome $153,000 in Debt with Bankruptcy Assistance

2026年5月4日 · Client Story,News Releases,LSC,Consumer Law,Civil Law

Overwhelmed by debt and seeking a solution, our client turned to Florida Rural Legal Services,...

Who Qualifies for Legal Aid in Florida—and Why Cost Should Never Stop You

2026年4月30日 · News Releases,FRLS,Civil Law,LSC,Public Benefits

Many people delay seeking legal help because they assume it’s too expensive. Legal aid exists to...

Client Story | Disability Benefits Secured by FRLS for Client with Mental Health Challenges

2026年4月28日 · Client Story,News Releases,LSC,LSC Public Benefits,Public Benefits

A middle-aged woman came to Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) for help after struggling...

SSDI Benefits Explained: How to Qualify, Prove Disability, and Appeal a Denial

2026年4月23日 · News Releases,LSC,LSC Public Benefits,Public Benefits

SSDI provides critical income for people whose medical conditions prevent them from working....

Client Story | SSI Benefits for a Disabled Infant Were Wrongfully Terminated, FRLS Helped Restore Crucial Benefits

2026年4月21日 · Client Story,News Releases,Public Benefits,LSC,LSC Public Benefits

A parent came to Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) for help after their infant child’s...

SNAP Overpayments in Florida: What They Mean and What You Can Do

2026年4月16日 · News Releases,LSC,Public Benefits,LSC Public Benefits,Civil Law

Receiving a SNAP overpayment notice can be alarming—especially when the letter claims you owe...

Florida Rural Legal Services Names Martin County Native Anton D. Smith as Regional Managing Attorney for Treasure Coast

2026年4月15日 · News Releases,Port St Lucie,FRLS,Civil Law,Treasure Coast

(PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.) — Returning to the community where he was born and raised, Martin County...

Client Story | SSI Benefits Reinstated for Disabled Child with FRLS Intervention

2026年4月14日 · Client Story,News Releases,Public Benefits,LSC Public Benefits,LSC

A parent came to Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) for help after the Social Security...

Denied SNAP, SSI, or Medicaid? Here’s How Legal Aid Can Help You Fight Back

2026年4月9日 · News Releases,LSC,LSC Public Benefits,Public Benefits

Getting a letter that says your benefits were denied or cut off can be frightening—especially...

Client Story | FRLS Defends Injured Worker’s Right to Benefits After an On‑the‑Job Accident

2026年4月7日 · Client Story,News Releases,LSC,LSC Public Benefits,Public Benefits

A middle-aged man came to Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) for help after his...

Public Benefits Legal Services: What They Do and Why They Matter

2026年4月2日 · News Releases,LSC Public Benefits,Public Benefits,Civil Law,FRLS

Public benefits are not “extras.” For many Floridians, they are essential lifelines that make it...

Client Story | FRLS Prevents $28,882 Social Security Benefits Overpayment for Client’s Widow

2026年4月1日 · Client Story,News Releases,Public Benefits,LSC Public Benefits,Civil Law

A client came to Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) seeking representation before a Social...

Your Right to Speak Up: Protecting Farmworkers from Retaliation

2026年3月31日 · LSC,News Releases,Farmworkers,Agricultural Workers,Consumer Law

(FLORIDA)- Speaking up about unsafe conditions, unpaid wages, or mistreatment can feel...

Client Story | FRLS Represented Widowed Senior Facing Foreclosure and Homelessness

2026年3月27日 · Client Story,News Releases,Consumer Law,seniors,LSC

A widowed senior faced foreclosure when he contacted Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) as...

Client Story | FRLS Works with Retired Farmworker’s Landlord to Avoid Homelessness

2026年3月26日 · Client Story,News Releases,LSC,Farmworkers,Housing Rights

Our clients, a retired farmworker and his spouse, lived in USDA rural development housing. He...

Transportation Safety for Farmworkers and H‑2A Workers

2026年3月24日 · LSC,Farmworkers,Agricultural Workers,News Releases,Civil Law

Transportation is a daily part of life for many farmworkers and H‑2A workers. Whether you are...

FRLS Releases 2025 Annual Report: Standing with Florida’s Most Vulnerable

2026年3月20日 · News Releases,FRLS,Civil Law,LSC,Annual Report

(LAKELAND, Fla.)- Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) has released its 2025 Annual Report,...

Client Story | Retired Farmworker Reaches Out to FRLS for Help Renewing LPR Card

2026年3月19日 · Client Story,News Releases,Farmworkers,LSC,Agricultural Workers

Our client, a retired farmworker, was hospitalized three years ago. While he was being offered...

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The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.  
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Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of our sponsors and partners. In accordance with IRS regulations and Florida Statute 496.411, all sponsor recognition provided by FRLS is value-neutral and non-promotional.
Sponsor acknowledgments may include the sponsor’s name, logo, website, contact information, and general location. FRLS does not promote, endorse, or advertise any sponsor’s services or products. No calls to action, qualitative claims, pricing information, or comparative language will be used in any recognition content. This ensures full compliance with charitable solicitation laws and helps protect the integrity of our mission. For questions regarding sponsorship or this policy, please contact the FRLS Marketing & Communications Department at Marketing@FRLS.org .
 
Service areas: Lee, Polk, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee, Indian River, Highlands, Hardee, Hendry, Charlotte, Desoto, and Glade Counties. 
 
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