Court & Legal Services

Resources

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida provides professional legal aid to help low-income people protect their livelihoods, their health, and their families. The law firm provides Central Floridians access legal information, gain legal assistance and representation, and to understand their rights.

Web: clsmf.org/
Phone: 1-800-405-1417

Florida Legal Services

Florida Legal Services operates the Florida Domestic Violence Hotline through which attorneys advise survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking on various legal issues. Attorneys may also be able to offer further guidance on the criminal justice process that survivors may face as they seek justice against their abuser.

Web: floridalegal.org/dv-advocacy
Phone: (850) 385-0611

Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc.

The primary purpose of the Legal Aid Society is to provide quality legal services for the low-income residents, children, and disadvantaged groups with special legal needs in Orange County, Florida, and to assist in providing legal aid services to similarly situated residents of neighboring counties through an effective and fiscally sound program through the combined efforts of staff and pro bono attorneys.

Web: legalaidocba.org/
Phone: 407-841-8310

Public Defender, Ninth Judicial Circuit

The lawyers and staff of the Orange/Osceola Public Defender’s Office represent indigent people in criminal cases, involuntary mental health and addictions commitments and juvenile delinquency cases in the community. Trained staff also connects clients with programs dealing with substance abuse, anger management, and a host of other issues aimed at keeping people from returning to court.

Web: myfloridapd.com
Phone: 407-836-4800

Orange County Clerk of Courts

The Family Services Injunction team helps those affected by domestic, repeat, sexual, dating and stalking violence obtain injunctions for protection. Injunctions are commonly referred to as "restraining orders." Filing for protection is free. There is no fee to file a restraining order.

Web: myorangeclerk.com/Divisions/Family/Restraining-Orders
Phone: 407-836-2000

The Office of the State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit

The State Attorney has several resources available to help victims and witnesses navigate the criminal court system. Quite often victims and witnesses have questions about how the system works and what to expect. Our victim advocates and witness coordinators are among the several resources that can provide you with information, support and direction throughout the judicial process.

Web: sao9th.com/resources/victims-witnesses/
Phone: 407-836-2400

Orange County, Florida has prepared this directory of third-party resources for informational purposes only. This list is provisional and subject to revision. The inclusion of an entity on this directory does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the County. The County does not owe or assume any duty to any individual concerning this directory. The County disclaims any warranty, representation, or guaranty, either expressed or implied, as to the content, accuracy, quality, suitability, timeliness, or completeness of the resources or information obtained from this directory. The County expressly disclaims any and all liability for any loss or injury caused, in whole or in part, by its actions, omissions, or negligence in compiling or providing this directory. Reliance on the information from this directory is done solely at the user’s own risk.