Fort Meade, FL asked in Family Law for Florida

Q: I need a pro bono atty in polk county fl and i cant find anyone that will call me back i have to respond to a petition

Childrens father manipulating system to gain custody of our children by use of dcf. with a history of domestic violence as well as drug related charges against him i am still somehow loosing this case i have only 13 days to respond to his petition and cant get anyone to help me pro bono or reduced retainer

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Kenneth Mitchell Kaplan
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A: It is necessary to contact the Florida Bar in order to request a Pro Bono Attorney. Florida lawyers are required to perform Pro Bono hours and report to the Bar annually. Another alternative is to contact Legal Aid and apply for a low cost attorney.

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