Robert Bressler

As a retired attorney with over 50 years of experience practicing law in New Jersey, Robert Bressler joins us as a volunteer. Bressler graduated from Syracuse University in 1963 with a degree in Psychology and from there went to Rutgers University to earn his JD in 1966. As his first job out of law school, he worked with the Passaic County Legal Aid Association assisting low-income families with legal representation. After that Bressler spent many years working in various firms in the Newark area before taking a job with Liberty Mutual Insurance as an associate attorney in the Worker’s Compensation trial section. In November of 2020, Attorney Bressler retired and shortly thereafter moved to Florida to be near family.

Kyle Flynn

Kyle is a recent graduate of the University of Central Florida, majoring in Legal Studies. He is currently continuing his legal education by starting law school at the FAMU College of Law, where he is striving to earn his J.D. and be on the pursuit of justice. Beyond the law, his interests include film, listening to podcasts, reading biographies, and creative writing. The law has been an important part of his life; his passion for advocacy and social justice is what first got him excited to apply for Legal Aid. He is ecstatic and honored to serve on the Seminole County Legal Aid as a Law Student Intern. 

Jasmine Herring

Known to friends and family as 'Jaz', Jasmine is currently finishing up her Associates of Arts degree at Seminole State College. She aspire to be a lawyer one day and open a non-profit foundation that supports women and children. Jasmine will be joining the legal aid team as an Intake Intern.

Calling all Seminole State College Students! Starting on September 8^th at 9:00am, we will be on campus holding our free Legal Advice Clinic. Stop by to meet with our staff attorney and executive director Silvia McLain to get answers on any family law or private/landlord tenants matters. If you can’t make it to our first event, we will be back on September 22^nd. This clinic is in conjunction with the Legal Studies Program and Holistic Student Support Department.

Skilled workers tools -September 3, 2022 to September 9, 2022

• Tax-free items include certain hand and power tools, work boots, safety equipment, shop lights, toolboxes and belts, plumbing and electrical equipment, and industry textbooks and code books.

As of August 3rd, the Seminole County Emergency Rental Assistance Program is now closed. For those that applied before the deadline, applications are still being reviewed in the order they were received. Eligible applicants will be provided assistance on a first come, first serve basis.

If you are still in need of assistance and did not meet the August 3rd deadline, you are able to apply for assistance with rent and utilities through the Sharing Center. To view more information and determine if you are eligible for this program, please click here.

Since September is National Disaster Preparedness Month, it is important to take a moment to review your family’s Disaster Preparedness plan. Your plan should consider any special needs of your family. You want to make sure that all members of your family know evacuation routes and important contact information.

As another way to prepare, you want to build an emergency kit comprised on non-perishable food items, water, flashlights, batteries, radio, first aid kit, and any necessary medications. Additionally, if you have any furry friends in your household be sure to pack their medication, grooming supplies, and save a good quality photo of them in case you get separated.

For more resources on how to be prepared this storm season, please click the following links.

Emergency Kit Resources | Disaster Preparedness Plan

This project will serve citizens of Seminole county that are sworn law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics who have less than 2 years of experience and an annual income of less than $45,000. If you would like to volunteer your time by providing free assistance with healthcare advance directives, living wills, heath care surrogate forms, and durable power of attorney, please contact Pro-Bono Coordinator, Camryn Williams at camrynw@scbalas.com

We provide free legal advice and counsel to survivors of domestic violence in Seminole County with family law matters including dissolution of marriage, paternity, and time-sharing issues. Our Attorneys seek to achieve just outcomes that improve the lives of families and children and to promote the prevention of domestic abuse through community education to alert at risk population as to their rights, best practices to secure their safety, and the resources available in the community to safeguard them.

If you would like an appointment to apply for services, place call (407) 834-1660 or email administrator@scbalas.com.

Don't let that arrest on your record prevent you from getting the job of your dreams. In partnership with Goodwill Industries, our office holds a workshop to learn from our experienced volunteer attorneys how to seal or expunge your record.

You may qualify if you had:

• Adjudication withheld or charges dropped
• AND never previously sealed or expunged your record

To check the list of disqualifying crimes, click here.

A.O. 22-20 Amended Supersedes 22-20:

In Re: Fees- Establishment of due process service provider rates and policies governing the appointment of expert witnesses

The Bureau of Victim Compensation's brochure provides useful information for those within our communities that have fallen victim to such crimes. The resources provided are:

1. Toll-Free Victim Services Information and Referral Line 1-800-226-6667
2. Benefits Available
3. How to Apply
4. Qualification Guidelines for Applying
5. Information Need to Apply
6. Next Steps after a Claim is Submitted

To view the full brochure and get complete information please click here.

Also, to view a list of other resources available to victims of crime please click here.

Upcoming Events

September 5, 2022 - Labor Day (Court Holiday) - Office Closed

September 7, 2022 - In-Person Sealing and Expungement Workshop

September 8, 2022 - Seminole State College Legal Advice Clinic

September 15 ,2022 - Veterans Free Legal Advice Clinic

September 21, 2022 - Virtual Sealing and Expungement Workshop

September 22, 2022 - Seminole State College Legal Advice Clinic

September 26, 2022 - Rosh Hashanah (Court Holiday) - Office Closed