How to Apply for Free Civil Legal Help in Miami-Dade
Apply quickly when a notice includes a hearing, eviction, appeal, benefits, or court deadline.
Start here
Contact Legal Services of Greater Miami at 305-576-0080. Say the legal issue, the next deadline, and whether you need English, Spanish, or Haitian Creole access.
Eligibility and case acceptance apply
See legal-help contact optionsWhat to have ready
- Every notice, court paper, envelope, and deadline
- Lease, benefit decision, bill, contract, or agency record tied to the issue
- Income and household information requested for eligibility
- Names of the other parties and any case number
- A one-page timeline of what happened
Words you can use
“I live in Miami-Dade and need civil legal help with [issue]. The next deadline is [date]. Can you screen the case, tell me what to submit, and name another route if you cannot accept it?”
Steps in order
- 1
Lead with the deadline and type of notice.
- 2
Do not miss a hearing or appeal deadline while waiting for intake.
- 3
Submit complete, readable documents through the approved route.
- 4
If the case is not accepted, ask for another legal-aid, bar, court self-help, or agency-appeal route.
If the first answer is no or wait
Follow the notice’s instructions to preserve rights even if legal help is pending. Keep proof of every filing and request.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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