State of Florida
Office of Attorney General Ashley Moody

Pro Bono Directory


County:Volusia
Name of Organization:Guardian Ad Litem Program
Contact Person:M. Celine Cannon, Circuit Director
Address:101 Second Street, Suite 8; Halifax Law Ctr.
City/State/Zip:Holly Hill, FL 32117
Telephone:(904) 239-6437Fax:(904) 239-6506
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. Represent children in family court who are caught in the midst of a custody battle as a result of divorce action. Represent children who are victims of crime or who have been witnesses to crime in Criminal Court.
Amount of time required per week on average:
Varies according to type of case.
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:
No
Other information:
The Guardian Ad Litem may be teamed with a lay Guardian Ad Litem to help with case investigation. A staff person will also be assigned to assist with case management and to act as a court liaison.
 
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