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State of Florida Office of Attorney General Ashley Moody |
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County: | Broward |
Name of Organization: | Guardian Ad Litem Program |
Contact Person: | Patricia Walker |
Address: | The Justice Building
524 South Andrews Avenue |
City/State/Zip: | Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
Telephone: | (954) 831-6214 | Fax: | (954) 831-7192 |
Type of cases typically handled on pro bono basis: |
Represent children who come into juvenile court dependency system due to allegations of abuse, neglect or abandonment by their parents; and children involved in criminal proceedings. |
Amount of time required per week on average: |
2-3 hours |
Administrative Support Services Offered: |
Clerical: | Yes |
Office space for client interviews: | Yes |
Malpractice insurance protection: | No |
Office equipment: | Yes |
Volunteer Law Clerks for PBI cases: | |
Other information: |
Pro bono attorneys must be covered by their own insurance. The attorney Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) may be teamed with a lay GAL to assist in legal issues. |
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