In Brevard County
Attorneys who wish to volunteer for Legal Aid cases can contact:
Sandi Anderson at (321) 631-2500
COURT MONITOR -GUARDIANSHIP DIVISION
Pursuant to sections 744. 107 and 744.1075, Florida Statutes, the court may appoint a court monitor to investigate, seek information, examine documents and interview the ward when an issue arises as to the safety and/or well-being of a Ward.
An attorney may add his or her name to the list of court monitors by contacting Linda Pauken Judicial Assistant to Judge Reinman.
Phone: (321) 617-7272 | Email: Linda.Pauken@flcourts18.org
ATTORNEY AD LITEM – DEPENDENCY DIVISION
Section 39.01305, Florida Statutes requires the appointment of an attorney to dependent children with certain special needs:
- Resides in, or is being considered for placement in, a skilled nursing facility;
- Is prescribed a psychotropic medication and declines to assent to it;
- Has been diagnosed with a developmental disability;
- Is being placed in, or is considered for placement in a residential treatment center
- Is a victim of human trafficking;
Additional needs for an Attorney Ad Litem:
- 17 year-olds transitioning out of foster care
- Any stage of a dependency proceeding where a child is alleged or adjudicated dependent
An attorney may add his or her name to the Attorney Ad Litem list by contacting:
John Hubbard, Supervising Attorney for the 18th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem Program.
Phone: (321) 690-6823 | Email: John.Hubbard@brevardfl.gov
GUARDIAN AD LITEM -FAMILY LAW DIVISION
The Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) program is a project of the Brevard County Bar Association for high conflict family law cases. The GAL is appointed to promote the best interest of the child.
An Attorney may add his or her name to the list of GALs for family law cases by calling: (321) 425-2082
In Seminole County
Attorneys who wish to volunteer in Seminole County for Legal Aid cases can contact any of the agencies below.
Seminole County Legal Aid Society
101 W. Palmetto Avenue, Longwood, FL 32750
Pro Bono Coordinator (407) 834-1660
Email: Administrator@scbalas.com
The Florida Bar Foundation
175 Lookout Place, Suite 100, Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 960-7000 or 1 (800) 541-2195
Search for available pro bono cases at https://thefloridabarfoundation.org/florida-pro-bono-matters/
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
Sanford Office – Seminole County
315 Magnolia Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771-1915
(407) 322-8983
