Outreach Clinic for Domestic Violence

Community Law Program sponsors several different clinics to assist individuals throughout St. Petersburg.  One of those that is specifically designed to assist survivors of domestic violence is held on the second Tuesday of each month at CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse).  CASA's office is located at 1011 First Avenue North and all survivors of domestic violence who need legal assistance with injunctions, dissolution of marriage or paternity issues may attend.  The Clinic starts at 6:00 pm.

At the Clinic we address general issues and also provide limited assistance with filling out forms for dissolution, paternity or injunctions.  The Clinic is designed to be part of an outreach project for survivors of domestic violence.  Whether an individual has filed for an injunction or not or whether an injunction has been granted or denied, this Clinic can provide assistance with ongoing family law related issues.

This Clinic also presents another opportunity for lawyers who would like to provide limited pro bono time (and without being in the middle of a normal work day).  We encourage anyone who is interested in helping with this Clinic to contact Kimberly Rodgers at Community Law to attend and lend a hand.  Most of the individuals who attend this Clinic are looking for limited assistance and an opportunity to understand the legal process to protect themselves and their families.

Donna Lonsberry
Staff Attorney