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Welcome to the
Okaloosa County Legal Aid Inc. 
Web Site! 

This web site contains information about Okaloosa Legal Aid, Inc. (OCLA). More information is contained in the pages you can access from the links, left. If you don't find the answer you are looking for, please call us at   
(850) 651-7254 or send an e-mail*. 

Who do we help?

Okaloosa County Legal Aid (OCLA) a not-for-profit organization, was established in 1974 for the purpose of providing civil legal assistance to the indigent of Okaloosa county. more...

Where is OCLA?

We have two locations, one in Shalimar, Florida, and the other in Crestview, Florida. more...

 What kinds of cases does OCLA take?

OCLA currently accepts cases involving civil law. What does this mean? more...

 What is the history of OCLA?

OCLA was established in 1974 by the local bar association to provide (civil) legal assistance to people (sometimes called "indigent") who cannot afford a regular attorney and who reside in the county....more...

What kinds of law does OCLA work with?

OCLA can help you (if you qualify) with matters involving Family Law, Limited Juvenile Law, Housing Law, Consumer Law, and Limited Probate Law. What does this mean in plain terms? more....

Other Resources

Okaloosa County Legal Aid, Inc. (OCLA) provides civil legal assistance to people who qualify for assistance who are residents of Okaloosa County, Florida. Qualifying is based on federal financial eligibility standards that are based on a combination of gross income and number of people in the household, among other factors. 

* Only a limited number of dissolution of marriage (divorce) and child custody cases can be taken per year. The average is two. Please call us for more information.

DIRECTORY

For Attorneys

• Volunteer with OCLA

Law Links

• Consumer Services
• Florida Bar Assoc.
• Florida Courts
• ACLU
• Public Defender's Assoc.
• Elder Law
• FindLaw (Florida)

FL Government Links

• FL Atty. General
• Okaloosa County
• Okaloosa Clerk of the Court

Other Resources

• Homes & Communities
• Employment Hints from the State of Florida. Includes Job Bank. 
• Other County Government: Okaloosa County web page
• ProBonoLaw.org
• Consumer Handbook Online 
• Social Security Administration

DISCLAIMER

Links included here are not to be considered endorsements of any kind, but rather are included as a community service only.

*  Please Note: Regretfully, OCLA cannot provide any legal advice over the telephone or via e-mail.  You must provide information regarding income and other factors to qualify for legal assistance under our guidelines before we can provide any legal advice whatsoever. Please call for an appointment. The information contained in this web site does not constitute legal advice. No claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to this web site are made. Legal advice must be given based on the your specific circumstances. Nothing in this web site should be used as a substitute for advice from legal counsel. 

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