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Since 1920, the American Civil Liberties Union has been a staunch defender of the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights contained therein. Whatever legal contests we undertake are based not on an assessment of the worthiness or merits of individuals and their concerns, but on whatever essential challanges to the constitution may be raised in the issues involved.

If you believe your situation falls within this area, please submit the facts and details of your situation to our intake office at the Florida ACLU. It will be reviewed, and a decision will be made, as to whether or not further involvement is warranted. Fill in the complaint form here: ACLU of Florida complaint form

Or, call Toll Free: 888-262-4854
Please do not contact board members or officers. The legal panel acts on the recommendation of the Florida office.

Other Legal Resources
[ Some of these services are contingent on income qualification.]

Clearwater Courthouse Legal Assistance Program - Clearwater Courthouse
Volunteer attorneys assist pro se litigants who meet federal income guidelines for the working poor in understanding and completing the Florida Bar's Pro Se Forms. Hours of operation -
Every Tuesday 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. and every Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Referral telephone number 464-3287
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Clearwater Bar Assoc: Pro Se Family Law Clinic - Clearwater Courthouse
Assisting pro se individuals living in North Pinellas County who meet federal income guidelines filing for regular dissolution of marriage, simplified dissolution of marriage or modification of child support. visitation or custody. Hours of operation - Every other Monday, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Referral telephone: Ursula Cochran. Pro Bono Coordinator, Clearwater Bar Association, 461-5450.

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Pro Se Assistance Program: Court Administration,
Family Law Division - Clearwater and St. Petersburg
This program screens all pro se calls to the Court to determine the pro se person's needs, provide pro se forms and to refer people to the appropriate available assistance programs. Another component of this program is to set hearing dates for pro se people filing petitions for dissolution of marriage.
Hours of operation - Monday through Friday.
Referral telephone numbers: Clearwater. 464-3288; St. Petersburg, 582-7200.
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Gulfcoast Legal Services - Clearwater and St. Petersburg
Representation of people meeting federal income guidelines by staff' attorneys in limited civil matters. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday.
Referral telephone numbers: Clearwater. 443-0657; St. Petersburg 821-0726.
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Community Law Program - St. Petersburg Courthouse
This program provides oro bono legal services for low income residents of South Pinellas County. It is coordinated with Gulf coast Legal Services. This program conducts a pit se advice only clinic on Thursdays at the St Petersburg Courthouse and on Tuesday afternoons at the James Sanderlin Center.
Referral telephone number: Lois Sears. Program Director, 323-7712;
James B. Sanderlin Center, 321-94444.
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Law Library - Clearwater and St. Petersburg Bar
The law libraries may be used to do legal research. However, the librarians cannot give legal advice. Referral telephone numbers: Clearwater. 464-3411; St. Petersburg, 582-7875;
Criminal Court Branch. 464-6520.
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Lawyer Referral Services - Clearwater and St. Petersburg Bar Associations
Appointments are made for people to speak to a lawyer who can advise them on their legal problem. There is a $20 consultation fee for the first half hour.
Referral telephone numbers: Clearwater. 4614880. St Petersburg, 821-5450.
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Department of Revenue (DOR) Child Support Enforcement Program
Call Jackie McMurtry between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, (813) 507-6000.
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G.A.A.P. - Greater Access & Assistance Program
Tuesday evenings. 5-7 p.m.. PTEC Outreach Center, 420 8th Avenue S.. St. Petersburg, 33711.