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October 2023

The Latest News and Updates

Celebrate Pro Bono month with us! Pro bono work is a professional responsibility and an individual ethical commitment of each lawyer.


We thank all our volunteer attorneys for giving their time and talent in assisting the Seminole County community and our pro bono program.


We are excited to celebrate pro bono month with these free outreach opportunities. Join us at our variety of FREE legal advice clinics, workshops, and presentations to assist the community. Check out all the activities we have to offer below.

Legal Education Series at the Dr. Velma H. Williams Westside Community Center

In honor of Pro Bono month, volunteer attorney Steven Barcus and Erin Greene will be presenting on Chapter 751: Temporary Custody by a Non Parent and Sealing and Expungement workshop at the Dr. Velma H. Williams Westside Community center.


Sealing and Expungement

Presented by Attorney Erin Greene

October 3rd at 6:30 pm

919 S. Persimmons Ave.,

Sanford, FL 32771



Temporary Custody by a Non Parent

Presented by Attorney Steven Barcus

October 10th at 6:30 pm

919 S. Persimmons Ave.,

Sanford, FL 32771

Catholic Lawyers Guild CLE

Staff Attorney, Matthew Gripp will be presenting Professional Duty through Pro Bono Service on October 5th for the Catholic Lawyers Guild.

Learn Your Legal Rights Mini Series

For Pro Bono Month, join us on zoom for our FREE Learn Your Legal Rights miniseries. Our amazing volunteer attorneys and law students will be presenting on the topics listed below:


October 17th at 2:00pm

Can the Police Search Your Car?

by Attorney Zahra Manekia


October 17th at 2:30pm

I rented a Residence in Florida, Now What?

By Attorney Karl Burgunder


October 19th at 2:00pm

What about my Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals?

By Seattle University Law Student Betsy Castro


October 24th at 2:00pm

Can I Seal or Expunge my Arrest Record?

By Attorney Eric Trabin


October 24th at 2:30pm

You've been in a Car Accident, Now What?

By Attorney Leandra Gallego



Registration link:

https://seminolestate.zoom.us/j/6896651412

Free CLEs for Pro Bono Attorneys

For all the generous pro bono attorneys that have donated time by accepting cases, participating in a legal advice clinic, or conducting presentations for our Legal Education project, we are proud to offer free CLEs.


Please contact Pro Bono Coordinator, Camryn Williams at camrynw@scbalas.com for more information on the free CLEs being offered this month.

Hispanic Outreach Festival

A special thank you to Officer Hernandez and the Sanford Police department for inviting us to the Hispanic Outreach Festival last month!


Pictured: Staff paralegal Sophia Ulloa and Law Student extern Betsy Castro of the Seminole County Legal Aid at the Hispanic Outreach Festival sponsored by the Sanford Police Deparment

Welcome to Our New Intern

Allison Pearson


Allison is currently a senior at the University of Central Florida studying criminal justice with a minor in psychology. She is excited for the opportunity to assist the residents of Seminole County by conducting intake interviews for clients. 


Outside of the Legal Aid Society, Allison enjoys volunteering at the local library reading with kids and anything involving animals. In the future, she is hoping to attend law school next fall to further her legal knowledge. 

Veterans Free Legal Advice Clinic

At our Veterans Free Legal Advice clinic, speak with our experienced volunteer and staff attorneys about your legal issue. Come see us at the Central Library from 1:00-4:00pm, October 19th. No registration is required, we just ask that you check in before 3:00pm. If you are unable to attend this month, don't worry, we will be back every third Thursday of the month.


Location: 215 N. Oxford Rd., Casselberry, FL 32707


Upcoming Dates:

November 16th


For more information on the program and how to get involved, please contact Denice Garza at deniceg@scbalas.com

Legal Advice Clinic at Seminole State College

As a college student, there are already so many important things pressing on your mind like exam due dates, homework assignments, and juggling your personal responsibilities, the last thing you should have to worry about is an eviction or time-sharing issues. Our staff attorneys will be on campus every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 11:00am-3:00pm in order to help students address any legal concerns they have that may be affecting their ability to focus on graduation.


Location: 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford, FL 32771, Student Center Building, Room: SC260


Upcoming Dates:

October 12th

October 26th

November 9th


For more information email Camryn Williams at camrynw@scbalas.com

Sealing and Expungement Workshop

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. This workshop takes place every first Wednesday of the month in-person at the Sanford Library and virtually every third Wednesday of the month via Zoom.


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.

Upcoming Virtual Workshops

October 18th

November 15th


Click here to register!

Upcoming In-Person Workshops

October 4th

November 1st

December 6th


Location: 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford, FL 32771

For any questions or more information, contact Camryn Williams, Pro-Bono Coordinator at (407) 834-1660 ext. 114 or camrynw@scbalas.com

Resources for Victims of Crime

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


October 3, 2023 - Sealing and Expungement Workshop at

Dr. Velma H. Williams Westside Community Center


October 4, 2023 - In-Person Sealing and Expungement Workshop


October 10, 2023 - Temporary Custody by a Non Parent Presentation


October 12, 2023 - Seminole State College Legal Advice Clinic


October 17, 2023 - Learn Your Legal Rights:

Can the Police Search Your Car?

I Rented a Residence in Florida, Now What?


October 18, 2023 - Virtual Sealing and Expungement


October 19, 2023 - Veterans Free Legal Advice Clinic


October 17, 2023 - Learn Your Legal Rights:

What about my Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals?


October 24, 2023 - Learn Your Legal Rights:

Can I Seal or Expunge my Arrest Record?

You've Been in a Car Accident, Now What?


October 26, 2023 - Seminole State College Legal Advice Clinic

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