CHANGING LIVES THROUGH JUSTICE
Starting October 7, GLS offices will be closed to walk-ins from Monday to Thursday between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. On Fridays, walk-ins will not be accepted after 12:30 p.m.
Individuals needing urgent assistance with evictions or injunctions for protection will be directed to specific staff for case consideration. Please note: These changes do not affect those with scheduled appointments.
The GLS offices are open to clients and those seeking services. The best way to get assistance is still to fill out an online application and wait for a paralegal to contact you.
Important News:
Gulfcoast Legal Services is now offering legal assistance to older adults in Charlotte, Lee, and Desoto Counties.
Eligible residents include:
1. Individuals aged 60 or older
2. Family caregivers of individuals aged 60 or older
3. Grandparents or older relatives aged 55 or older who are serving as caregivers
For more information or to see if you qualify, please contact us.
GLS is part of the Florida Legal Aid (FLA) Eviction Prevention Project, a HUD initiative that provides crucial legal aid services to vulnerable residents across the state to protect them from eviction. For more information, click here.
More Information About Human Trafficking:
Click here for information in English: click here. Click here for information in Spanish: click here.
More Information About Our Immigration Work
Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc. (GLS) is dedicated to serving vulnerable individuals… those living in poverty, low-wage workers, persons with disabilities, veterans, the homeless, the LGBTQ community, victims of domestic violence or human trafficking, and the elderly. GLS offers high quality, comprehensive civil legal services, which are provided by Florida Bar licensed attorneys.
How We Treat Our Clients
Gulfcoast Legal Services treats all of our clients with respect and dignity. Our staff is sensitive to our clients’ individual circumstances and needs.
GLS is an equal opportunity provider and employer. No applicant for services shall be denied services because of such individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disabling conditions, political party affiliation, or because of any other consideration prohibited by law.
How We Help
Housing Advocacy: Predatory Lending, Housing Discrimination, Eviction, etc...
Family Advocacy: Child Support, Divorce, Injunctions for Protection again Domestic, Dating, or Sexual Abuse and Stalking...
Financial Stability Advocacy: Birth Certificates, Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, Living Wills/Power of Attorney, etc...
Immigration Advocacy: Human Trafficking, Citizenship, Unaccompanied Minors, Domestic Violence and VAWA Self-Petitions...
