An elderly veteran applied for free legal services with Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) after all three of his bank accounts were frozen due to a writ of garnishment from an auto loan, keeping him from accessing nearly $6,000. FRLS is a non‑profit law firm that provides free civil legal aid to qualified individuals, families, and vulnerable communities across 13 Florida counties and to farmworkers statewide.
Unable to pay rent or operate his small business, our client was left in a crisis. FRLS negotiated with the creditor and was able to preserve over half of the garnished funds, supporting our client through every step of the way by providing practical advice at every stage. The negotiation let him pay the remaining half with a manageable payment plan.
Afterwards, our client expressed to us how relieved and grateful he felt for our help. If any other garnishment issues came up, he would be prepared with the legal knowledge to navigate the process.
FRLS helps qualified veterans and seniors navigate wage garnishment and other consumer legal issues. If you find yourself in a similar situation to our client, reach out to us at 1‑888‑582‑3410 or apply online at FRLS.org for help.