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Because the ACLU understands how difficult it can be to find legal assistance, we have compiled a list of phone numbers and other organizations where you may be able to get further assistance in the ACLU of Florida Suggested Assistance Contact List.
Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities: Tallahassee (850) 488-9071 (Main Office), Ft. Lauderdale: (954) 967-1493, Orlando (407) 262-7656 Handles advocacy matters for the disabled.
Capital Collateral Representative (CCR): (850) 487-4376, 1533 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301 Representation to death row prisoners who have exhausted death penalty appeals.
Department of Labor: Wage and Hour Division: (305) 598-6607 Handles matters concerning wages, benefits, hours and overtime in the workplace.
Elder Helpline: 1 (800) 963-5337, (954)485-4357 (Broward), (305) 670-4357 (Dade) Information and referral to local service providers for senior citizens on issues ranging from housing to recreation. Every community has a local number available to call for information and help.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): 1 (800) 669-4000, or the federal offices in Miami: (305) 536-4491, Tampa: (813) 228-2310 Resolves complaints of employment discrimination. Enforces federal laws against discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), disability or age.
Florida Abuse Hotline: 1 (800) 342-9152, 1 (800) 962-2873 Call here to report abuse and neglect of children, the elderly and disabled persons.
Florida Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service: 1 (800) 342-8011 Provides names of attorneys specializing in the area of law pertinent to your case.
Florida Bar Grievance Committee: (850) 561-5775, 650 Apalachee Pkwy., Tallahassee, FL 32399. Investigates complaints about attorneys.
Florida Commission on Human Relations: 1 (800) 342-8170 Handles cases of discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, age, and handicap in the areas of employment and housing.
Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services: 1 (800) 435-7352 Handles complaints about unfair practices in the consumer market.
Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center: (305) 573-1106 Handles advocacy issues for immigrants.
Florida Justice Institute: (305) 358-2081, 2870 SE Financial Center, 200 S Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33131 2309 Handles complaints regarding prison conditions, including overcrowding and sanitation.
Florida State Directory: (850) 488-1234 Provides any state office number.
Florida Worker's Compensation: (800) 342-1741 Handles worker's compensation issues in Florida.
Justice Qualifications Committee (JQC): (850) 488-1581 Handles complaints against judges.
Legal Aid: Miami (305) 579-5733, Broward (954) 765-8950 Handles civil cases for low income clients, including evictions, divorce, child custody, etc.
Legal Hotline for Older Floridians: Miami (305) 576-5997 Handles civil cases for older Floridians.
Legal Services: Miami (305) 576-0080 Handles civil cases for low income clients, including evictions, divorce, child custody, etc.
Servicemembers Legal Defense Network: (202) 328-3244, PO Box 53013, Washington, DC 20009. Advocacy group for gay and lesbian servicemembers effected by the "don't ask/don't tell" policy.
