Volunteer as a Pro Bono Attorney
YOUR IMPACT
In 2021, Florida Guardian ad Litem was appointed to and represented more than 37,000 children under the jurisdiction of Florida’s juvenile dependency courts. High-quality, effective legal advocacy is crucial to ensure they reach permanency quickly, get the services they need and have a voice in court.
However you choose to help Florida’s most vulnerable children, the Guardian ad Litem Office will support you. The Office is focused on providing supportive pro bono opportunities. The Office has more than 200 attorneys who can answer questions or provide practice aids such as templates for motions and guidance on substantive law. Our Certified Child Advocate Managers can offer information about local procedures and community resources. Pro bono attorneys also have access to free online training and CLE opportunities at www.FreeFloridaCLE.com.
Pro Bono Opportunities
Defending Best Interests
With the support of the Guardian ad Litem Appellate Team, pro bono attorneys defend the child’s best interests during the appeals process by writing briefs.
FAWL in Love with GAL
Pro bono attorneys mentor youth as they transition to independence as part of this pro bono partnership with Florida Association for Women Lawyers. Free CLE training provided to all participants.
Stigma Free Community
The Guardian ad Litem Office, the Young Lawyer Division of The Florida Bar and community partners work together to provide legal resources to survivors of domestic violence. As part of this initiative, the project engages pro bono attorneys and provides free training and resources.
Volunteer Advocates
Pro bono attorneys work with children representing them in various proceedings, such as dependency, immigration, and trust. The Office also accepts law students as interns.
Pro Bono Process
The Florida Guardian ad Litem Office offers Free Florida Continuing Legal Education (CLE). Attorneys can access free online presentations and training that cover a wide range of topics from appeals to domestic violence. Each presentation is accredited for CLE from The Florida Bar.