SHALIMAR, Fla – Okaloosa County has announced that the Okaloosa County Law Library program, “Ask a Lawyer,” is now booking Zoom appointments with local attorneys for individuals with legal questions.
The Ask A Lawyer program (ALP) is a collaborative effort with the Okaloosa Bar Association whereby individuals can set a 30-minute Zoom appointment to meet with a local attorney for a one-time consultation, according to the county’s website.
Appointments are offered on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
Individuals can get answers to a variety of civil legal questions, assistance with filling out form packets, as well as general procedural information.
There is no cost for a consultation.
Consultations may include:
- Small Claims
- Landlord/Tenant
- Debt Collection/Bankruptcy
- Contracts/Warranties
- Limited Family Law Assistance, such as Time Sharing, Division of Property, Dissolution of Marriage, Child Support, or Alimony
- Assistance filling out form packets
- General procedural information
Legal Consultations will not be provided for criminal, juvenile, guardianship or mental health issues.
Click here for more information or to request an appointment or call 850-651-7256 with questions.
ALP is a limited legal advice service and should not be considered a substitute for representation. If you need an attorney to represent you, contact the Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 342-8011.
