FEBRUARY 2020
The latest news and updates
Congratulations to Pro Bono Winners
The Honorable Lisa Davidson of the 18th Judicial Circuit has been awarded with the 2020 Award for Distinguished Judicial Service. She has been an active member of the community and founded the Domestic Violence Task Force in Brevard County along with chairing the 18th Circuit Pro Bono Committee.

Attorney Andrew Chmelir is also being honored for his exemplary service by the Florida Bar and is the recipient for the 18th judicial circuits' award. Attorney Chmelir has been an integral part of the success of our Sealing and Expungement seminar and has been an active pro bono attorney.

They will be presented with their awards at the Florida Bar Pro Bono Award Ceremony at the Supreme Court in Tallahassee on January 30th. We wish them the best and congratulate them for their achievements.
Staff Attorney Joanne Desile's Accomplishment
We are excited to announce that our very own staff attorney, Joanne Desile, was sworn into the Georgia Bar this past December. Please join us in congratulating her on this amazing achievement. We value our staff attorneys and are incredibly proud of their accomplishments.
Welcome Crystal Leonard
We are happy to announce we have a new addition to our team, Paralegal Crystal Leonard. Ms. Leonard will be assisting staff attorney Joanne Desile provide legal assistance to in-need residents of Seminole County. We are elated to have her join us.
Thank You To Jim and Jen Vickaryous
We would like to thank Jim and Jen Vickaryous for their special Christmas baskets to our staff (pictured above) and their support of our annual fundraiser. We appreciate them and for all they do for us!
Seminole County Community Services Department
On January 14th, Executive Director, Silvia McLain, presented the "Community Partner" Pro Bono Award to the Seminole County Community Services Department in the presence of Seminole County Board of Commissioners. Seminole County Community Services provide continued support of our legal program and work tirelessly to improve the quality of our community. We appreciate all they do for us and the residents of Seminole County.
Get Involved!
We ask you to please join us in our efforts to maintain the wonderful quality of life we enjoy in Seminole County by donating your time and talents to help an indigent person(s) with their legal needs or by providing an in lieu of service monetary donation to help support our legal program.

To register to volunteer please view our preference form here or to donate funds, click here .
New Administrative Orders

In Re: Judges - Appointment of Circuit Judges to handle County Court cases in certain situations.

In Re: Judges - Appointment of County Court Judges to handle Circuit Court cases in certain situations.

In Re: Clerk of Court – Confidentiality of Court Records
Changes: Paragraphs 2, 6 and Attachment A, Section G, Sub-section #1 .
Upcoming Events
  • February 13, 2020: Free Legal Advice Clinic for Veterans
 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Seminole County Public Library, 215 N Oxford Rd. Casselberry, FL
  • February 19, 2020: Sealing and Expungement Workshop
 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Goodwill Job Connection Center, 4516 West State Rd. 46 Sanford, FL 32771
9 AM-12 PM at the Salvation Army at 700 West 24th Street, Sanford FL 32771
 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Sanford Civic Center, 401 East Seminole Blvd, Sanford FL 32771
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