The Legal Aid Society (Dade Legal Aid) is the oldest civil legal services provider for the indigent in Miami-Dade County. Established in 1939 and chartered in 1949, Dade Legal Aid has dedicated staff attorneys who handle a variety of matters for indigent individuals, children and families in the following areas: family, domestic violence, guardian ad litem, guardianship, housing, benefits, teen advocacy, non-profits, start ups and bankruptcy.

For the Dade Legal Aid Society please call (305) 579-5733. To be directed to the Dade Legal Aid website please click HERE

Put Something Back "PSB" is the clearinghouse for pro bono opportunities for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.  The DCBA Volunteer Lawyers Project merged into PSB in 1992.  PSB recruits, trains and supports pro bono lawyers, law firms and law students who are committed to providing greater access to justice for all.  Over 5,000 attorneys participate and over 50,000 clients have been served. 

For Put Something Back please call (305) 579-5733 Ext. 2252.

The Dade County Bar Association is closely allied with Dade Legal Aid. Our Volunteer Lawyer’s Project is designed to help connect attorneys with Put Something Back, so that they may volunteer their time for needy clients. The Dade County Bar Association is committed to ensuring access to justice for all people, regardless of their social or economic status.

To volunteer, click HERE.

To donate, click HERE.

Fundraising Activities

The Dade County Bar Association is closely allied with Dade Legal Aid, and our members are committed to ensuring access to justice for all people, regardless of their social or economic status. If you cannot volunteer your time, please consider assisting with fundraising initiatives, such as Cy Pres or any of our annual fundraising events, such as Battle of the Bands or Bids for Kids, or simply donate by clicking HERE.

Link to Cy Pres Awards