Seventeen-year-old “John”, who had endured significant trauma early in life, was adopted and struggled with mental health concerns. While in Juvenile Mental Health Court (JMHC), his Hillsborough County circuit court judge […]
Legal aid lawyers, volunteers transform lives of at-risk children Read More »
Miami lawyer H.T. Smith has been selected to receive FFLA’s 2026 Medal of Honor Award for a Lawyer, and philanthropist Dr. Sarah H. Pappas will receive the Medal of Honor Award for
The FFLA Board of Directors met in Tallahassee, Fla., on March 27, 2026, at the Florida State University College of Law. Prior to and during the meeting, presentations were made
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Tenesia C. Hall knew she wanted to be a lawyer since elementary school. Hall, now the Family Law Litigation Director at Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association in Orlando,
Former Summer Fellow is now a “Legal Aid Lifer” Read More »
FFLA has set a three-year minimum annual pledge of $120 million in IOTA collections funding for calendar years 2027–2029, based on current projections and market conditions. The pledge represents the
2027-29 IOTA Minimum Annual Distribution Public Notice Read More »
Funded by an Improvements in the Administration of Justice grant from FFLA, United Way of Indian River County’s Self Help Center legal kiosks have benefited nearly 4,000 parties in needBy
Legal kiosk project supports Indian River County Read More »
I’m pleased to share several exciting developments from FFLA. First, we are working to streamline our IOTA-funded grant programs, making the process more efficient for both our staff and grantees.
President’s Message Winter 2026 Read More »
Civil legal aid attorneys benefit professionally, personally When Dave* lost his wife to cancer, he was left to take care of their two sons. His oldest son is autistic, non-verbal,
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The Board of Directors of FFLA, the statewide administrator of Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOTA) funds, has approved distribution of $119,621,651 to 35 Florida legal aid organizations for use
FFLA distributes $119 million in IOTA funds to 35 legal aid organizations Read More »
The FFLA Board of Directors convened in Tampa, Fla., on December 12, 2025. The meeting was hosted by Stetson University College of Law. PresentationsBefore the meeting, the Board received two
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