Community Law Program

05/14/2026

The Community Law Program runs on the dedication of volunteers — and we need YOU.

Whether you're an attorney, a law student, a paralegal, or simply someone who wants to make a difference in Pinellas County, there is a place for you at CLP. Our work providing free legal help to families who can't afford representation is only possible because of the community members who show up to support it.

You don't have to be an attorney to help. Lay volunteers assist with day-to-day operations including client intake, answering phones, data entry, clerical support, and even event planning and marketing. A commitment of 10–20 hours per week over a minimum of 3–6 months is all it takes to make a real impact.

Attorneys can fulfill their aspirational pro bono goal while gaining access to free CLE seminars, malpractice insurance coverage for qualified pro bono work, mentoring opportunities, and more. Clinics cover everything from family law and housing to expungement, elder law, bankruptcy, and beyond. lawprogram
Law students and paralegals can earn pro bono hours by assisting with client intake, helping clients complete legal forms, supporting clinic operations, and working on special projects — all under attorney supervision.

No matter your background, your time and skills can help a family in our community get the legal help they deserve.

🔗 Learn more and sign up at lawprogram.org or call 727-582-7480

02/16/2026

Tomorrow at 6 PM – Your Home Matters

If you are worried about eviction…
If you’re unsure about your rights as a renter or homeowner…
If something about your housing situation just doesn’t feel right…

This is for you.

Tomorrow evening, the NAACP and Community Law Program are hosting a Housing Forum at the Enoch Davis Center focused on helping residents understand:

• Your housing rights
• Eviction prevention options
• How to avoid housing scams and fraud

You do not have to navigate housing challenges alone. Knowledge is power — and sometimes one piece of information can make all the difference.

📍 Enoch Davis Center
🗓 February 17, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM

All are welcome. Bring a friend, share this post, and come learn how to protect your home and your peace of mind.

Because your home matters.

02/14/2026

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating something that matters just as much as flowers and chocolate — stability, dignity, and justice.

At Community Law Program, we believe love looks like:

• Protecting families from wrongful eviction
• Helping seniors plan with wills and advance directives
• Guiding neighbors through probate, housing, and foreclosure challenges
• Providing access to legal help when it’s needed most

Love is making sure someone doesn’t have to face a legal crisis alone.

If you’ve ever volunteered, donated, referred someone, or shared our mission — thank you. You are part of the reason our community is stronger.

This weekend, consider sharing this post with someone who might need legal support — or someone who might want to volunteer their time to make a difference.

Because real love builds stability.
And justice strengthens communities.

02/11/2026

Thank you to those who volunteered and helped with us at the Access to Justice & Community Care Day this past Saturday, especially our community partners: People Empowering and Restoring Communities, The Hub and Hidden Voices Project!

On Saturday, February 7th, attorney Rachel Barlow volunteered with at the Access to Justice & Community Care Day held at the Lake Vista Recreation Center in St. Pete. The event brought together community resource providers and volunteer attorneys to provide support, information, and resources to individuals and families seeking guidance on a variety of legal and non-legal matters.

During the event, Rachel had the opportunity to speak with community members about estate planning and probate—explaining the importance of having foundational documents such as wills, trusts, and advance directives in place, and helping individuals better understand the probate process. Just as importantly, attendees received information about how to connect with Community Law Program, other legal services in the community, and other attorneys who may be able to assist with their specific legal needs.

We are proud to partner with organizations like Community Law Program to support efforts that expand access to justice and help individuals better understand their legal rights and options.

02/11/2026

Grateful & excited for the support of Whitney Green on our board!

Congratulations to Green, who recently joined the board of Community Law Program, an organization dedicated to providing free civil legal services to financially eligible residents and qualified non-profit organizations in Pinellas County, Florida. Thank you for all you do!

01/19/2026

Today, Community Law Program was honored to attend the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award Breakfast in support of our past president, Kimberly Rodgers, who was recognized with a Leadership Award.

The morning also included the presentation of scholarship awards presented by Kimberly to outstanding students — a powerful reminder that investing in education is investing in our collective future.

The entire program was both inspiring and grounding — a celebration of how far we’ve come, and a call to action for the important work that still lies ahead. Building bridges of unity, opportunity, and equality requires continued commitment, collaboration, and courage — and today reinforced why that work matters so deeply.

Grateful to stand alongside so many leaders and advocates dedicated to progress. 💙

01/14/2026

⚖️ Your legal knowledge can change someone’s life.

Community Law Program is seeking volunteer attorneys to support our legal clinics—many of which are the first place our neighbors turn for help.

Whether you prefer to serve remotely or in person, there’s a meaningful way for you to give back:

✔️ Family Law (Remote)
✔️ Family Forms (Remote)
✔️ Housing (Remote)
✔️ Foreclosure (Remote)
✔️ Bankruptcy (Remote)
✔️ Civil Law (Remote)
✔️ Probate (Remote & In Person)
✔️ CRA Wills & Advance Directives (In Person)
✔️ Elder Law (In Person)

You don’t have to solve everything.
You just have to show up—with compassion, clarity, and your expertise.

✨ Flexible scheduling
✨ Staff support and prepared materials
✨ A direct impact on individuals and families navigating critical moments

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering “someday,” this is your sign.

👉 Join us and help turn uncertainty into understanding.
📩 Sign up to volunteer today at lawprogram.org/attorneys

01/07/2026

Join the St. Petersburg Library System and the Community Law Program for a free community law clinic, featuring experts in various types of law. Receive assistance and have your questions answered during this live session.

If you have specific types of questions you would like to tell us about ahead of the clinic, fill out the registration form at the link in our bio.

📅 Saturday, Jan. 17
⏰ 11 a.m.
📍 President Barack Obama Main Library - 3745 9th Ave. N.

10/20/2025

We are so proud of the good work performed by Jim Dickson - he has been instrumental to CLP's success from the very start !

Thank you Jim, for your dedication to not only CLP & our community, but to our Oath as Attorneys. You are a role model for all.

For decades, Jim Dickson of Adams & Reese has provided leadership, legal expertise, and an empathetic approach to practicing pro bono law in Pinellas County. Jim was instrumental, as a member of the organization’s founding board, in the creation of Community Law Program. Jim has continued to serve low-income members of the community as an officer, board member, and pro bono volunteer, and as president of the board from 2015-2021. He has contributed well over 500 hours of pro bono service in the last decade alone. Jim has spent his career going above and beyond to serve the community of St. Petersburg and the State of Florida as a whole.

10/15/2025

Join us TONIGHT, Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 PM at the Maker Space, James Weldon Johnson Community Library (1059 18th Ave. S)!

It’s not too late to take that first step toward a fresh start. See you there!