| Welcome to the home page of Gulfcoast Legal Services, your access to justice for the Florida West Coast. You can find out more about our services here as well as some basic legal information. |
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| Mission Statement Gulfcoast Legal Services is a regional non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, personal legal advocacy, counseling and education to vulnerable individuals and families. |
GLS Advocate Carlos Betancourt Receives Award From East Pasco Domestic Violence Task Force _____________________ Fowler White Hosts Reception for GLS CHILD _____________________ GULFCOAST LEGAL BLOG Blogging for Justice gulfcoastlegalorg.typepad.com _____________________ See Our 100 year old Volunteer Attorney on YouTube! Public Service Announcement www.youtube.com/watch Barney Raps for Justice www.youtube.com/watch |
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Free Civil Legal Assistance Gulfcoast Legal Services is a non-profit corporation providing free legal aid to income eligible residents of the greater Tampa Bay area. We have offices in Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota and Hillsborough counties. We also provide immigration services to residents of Pasco county as well as in the other four counties where we have offices. We provide legal help with housing and mortgage foreclosure problems, family or domestic violence issues, immigration matters, SSI/disability and consumer matters. Gulfcoast Legal Services also has a special project to help seniors in Pinellas, Manatee and Sarasota counties. |
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GLS Child GLS CHILD provides specialized legal services, education and advocacy on behalf of immigrant children in Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota Counties. We represent children applying for:
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| GLS CHILD welcomes case referrals from the Department of Children and Families, the Guardian Ad Litem Program, schools, mental health and medical service providers, the courts, law enforcement, and anyone who cares for or is involved in the child’s life. | |||
| GLS Client Testimonial "Thank you for your expertise and counsel. You are responsible for at least one little old man's peace of mind. I hope that makes you feel as good as it does me." Dave, a former musician, was homeless and living on the streets. After some rough years he sought help for depression and anxiety. He was admitted to transitional housing and referred to GLS for assistance with his SSI/disability. He applied in 2007 and was denied twice. In April of 2009 GLS represented Dave before an Administrative Law Judge. GLS had the decision be expedited as his time in transitional housing was almost up. At age 61 more time on the streets would be a blow to his mental health and his cleaned-up lifestyle. GLS won his case and helped Dave get an award of back benefits. Now Dave is doing well, living in his own apartment and getting the treatment and help he needs. |
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