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Green Thumb to Celebrate RISE Dispensaries Grand Opening in Brandon by Donating First Day Profits to Florida Justice Center

Legal aid organization helping people overcome barriers to success caused by the criminal justice system to attend ribbon cutting ceremony on October 26, 2023

Jacqueline Hall, Government Relations Expert, Joins Florida Justice Center Board of Directors

Former Congressional staffer and presidential appointee now focused on reentry for people with behavioral health issues takes leadership role with legal aid organization.

Janet Tacoronte, Experienced Litigator, Joins Florida Justice Center Board of Directors

Civil attorney and advocate for equal access to justice joins leadership team of statewide legal aid organization.

Steven Mitchel, Trial Attorney, Joins Florida Justice Center Board of Directors

Seasoned litigator, voting rights advocate, and administrator takes on leadership role with renowned legal aid organization.

The Miami Foundation Recognizes Florida Justice Center’s Commitment to South Florida with Community Grant

Nonprofit honored to receive 2-year funding award from prestigious foundation to continue providing free legal services in Miami-Dade County

Tretha Harris, Higher Education Executive, Joins Florida Justice Center Board of Directors

Legal aid organization welcomes accomplished university administrator, professor, and change management consultant to board of directors.

Brian Pierce, J.D., Criminal Justice Consultant, Joins Florida Justice Center Board of Directors

Legal aid organization welcomes formerly incarcerated attorney, advocate for justice reform, and passionate leader to board of directors.

Florida Justice Center Works with Probation Officers to Help People Early Terminate Probation

Helping those doing well on probation, legal aid organization partners to end supervision for those completing half their sentence.

USA Today features Florida Justice Center in article on voting rights for people with felony convictions

Legal aid organization focused on rights restoration provides commentary on state of voter reenfranchisement in Florida

Alex Saiz Named 40 under 40 by Miami-Dade Bar Young Lawyers Section

Florida Justice Center’s Director of Legal Services recognized for a decade of public service and contributions to the Miami legal community.