building better lives
By providing holistic legal, social, and mental health services, we are changing the lives of justice-involved people every day.
WHAT WE DO
Bail Assistance
We provide bail assistance to those who have been arrested protesting in a social justice demonstration.
Legal Defense
We match defense attorneys with low-income individuals who have been arrested in South Florida.
Reentry
We provide training and connections to social services for those who have just been released from prison and need help getting back on their feet.
Making an impact
“I couldn’t imagine having to share a public defender with everyone else. My son and I felt confident today because of your help. I can’t thank you enough for your guidance.”
– Nesha (Mother of a real FLJC client)
Florida Supreme Court Approves the Florida Justice Center as the First Criminal Legal Aid Organization in the State
FLJC has been approved by the Florida Supreme Court as the first legal aid organization authorized to practice criminal defense law.
Introducing the 2021 Executive Committee
The 2021 Florida Justice Center Executive Committee is our most diverse yet. We believe our strength comes from the diversity of our team.
Laughing Gull Foundation and Florida Justice Center Partner to Serve Justice-Impacted Communities
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its disproportionate impact on BIPOC and justice-impacted communities, LGF lent its support to FLJC.
Hiring Alert: Behavioral Health Clinician
We’re hiring a licensed behavioral health clinician (LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT) to oversee our behavioral health and case management program.
GET INVOLVED
DONATE
DONATE
Give to help those in need
VOLUNTEER
VOLUNTEER
Use the skills of your trade to build better lives
REQUEST ASSISTANCE
REQUEST ASSISTANCE
We can help
“The right of one charged with crime to counsel may not be deemed fundamental and essential to fair trials in some countries, but it is in ours. “
United States Supreme Court
Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335 (1963)
Featured Partners
English
Haitian Creole
Spanish