1. Online Access to Justice in Florida Public Libraries Webinar Series
Connecting Library Patrons with Legal Information and Assistance:
Key Resources and Referral Tools
November 12, 2014
Carol Kando-Pineda - Federal Trade Commission
Ken Ramsey - Immigration Advocates Network
Xander Karsten - Pro Bono Net
Online Access to Justice in Florida Public Libraries Webinar Series

2. Goals of the Project
Continue to strengthen the relationship between civil legal aid providers in Florida and our public libraries
Develop sub-sites of FloridaLawHelp.org for our initial/launch partners
Present this webinar series for the benefit of library staff and volunteers, and
Create extensible content feeds of resources and materials from FloridaLawHelp.org that you can import automatically into library websites.

3. Goals of the Webinar Series
Increase awareness of free, online access to justice resources available to librarians
Help librarians access and utilize those resources to assist patrons with legal needs
Showcase models for legal aid-library collaborations to connect people with legal information

4. Key National Resources to Connect Patrons with Legal Information
Xander Karsten, LawHelp Program Coordinator, Pro Bono Net
Key National Resources to Connect Patrons with Legal Information

5. StatesideLegal.org
Designed for service members, veterans, families and advocates to find accurate information and resources. Created by Pine Tree Legal Assistance of Maine and Arkansas Legal Services Partnership with support from LSC.gov
Site offers:
Legal library of topics impacting service members
Assistance locator with VA Accredited Advocates
Legal forms for service members
Jim’s Mailbag
Advocate and volunteer information
Resources and advocacy referrals for service members, veterans, families and advocates.

6. DisasterLegalAid.org
Focused on mobilizing and informing advocates and low and moderate income individuals facing natural disasters. Collaborative effort of Lone Star Legal Aid, the American Bar Association, the Legal Services Corporation, the National Legal Aid and Defender Association, the Texas Legal Services Center and Pro Bono Net. 
Client/patron-facing resources
Multi Media Content
Insurance Claims Information
Housing Information
Documentation Replacement
General Disaster Resources
Interactive FEMA Appeals tool
Resources for individuals in the face of disaster, including an interactive FEMA Appeals interview.

7. LawHelp.org
Provides a pathway to statewide websites for low income and vulnerable residents seeking legal information and referrals. LawHelp.org was launched with support of lsc.gov and the Open Society Institute, and is a program of Pro Bono Net.
National portal to 54 statewide websites
10 General Legal Guides
Multi Media
Multilingual
Variety of subjects
Statewide website directory for individuals seeking local legal information and referrals.

8. ABA Consumer Guide to Legal Help
FindLeaglHelp.org
ABA Consumer Guide to Legal Help
Lawyer licensing information and reporting problems with an lawyer
ABA site has a directory of lawyer referral services and foreclosure resources in Florida, as well as guidance on reporting a problem with an attorney.
State-specific resources on finding and using a lawyer, and programs offering foreclosure legal assistance

9. National Center for State Courts Self-Help Programs Directory
lsc.gov
The NCSC directory includes info on Florida self-help centers
Lsc.gov also provides listings of LSC-funded programs by county
National Center for State Courts Self-Help Programs Directory