Palm Beach County · Legal help
How to Apply for Free Civil Legal Help in Palm Beach County
Apply quickly when a notice includes an eviction, benefits, hearing, appeal, or court deadline.
Researched by Claire Szewczyk · Sources checked August 9, 2026
Quick answer
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Call the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County at 561-655-8944 or apply online. Phone intake is listed Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; walk-in applicants are not accepted.
Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach CountyLegal Aid Society of Palm Beach County561-655-8944
Phone intake Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
See legal-help intake stepsBefore the call
What to have ready
- Every notice, court paper, envelope, and deadline
- Lease, benefit decision, bill, contract, or agency record
- Income and household information requested for eligibility
- Case number, other-party names, and a short timeline
Opening script
Words you can use
“I live in Palm Beach County and need civil legal help with [issue]. The next deadline is [date]. Can you screen the case and name another route if it cannot be accepted?”
The process
Steps in order
- 1
Lead with the deadline.
- 2
Do not miss a hearing or appeal while intake is pending.
- 3
Submit complete, readable documents.
- 4
Ask for another legal, court, or agency route if declined.
Backup route
If the first answer is no or wait
Follow the notice’s instructions to preserve rights while waiting and keep proof of every filing.
Verification
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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