CLAY COUNTY — In need of affordable legal services?

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA) is currently hosting ongoing virtual pro bono clinics for those looking for convenient assistance. 

"A lot of people think [of] JALA as being just in Jacksonville, but we're not," said Deputy Director of Pro Bono Stacey DeVall. "We have offices in Clay and Nassau, and we do pro bono clinics often. I would estimate five to seven clinics per month."

JALA is a nonprofit organization that provides high-quality legal assistance to low-income and special-needs groups. They serve 17 counties in North Florida, including Clay.

From family law, consumer, and federal court clinics to rental housing clinics, the nonprofit offers a variety of free opportunities.

Here's a list:

-Virtual clinics dealing with child support modification and custody, timesharing and paternity are held on the second Thursday of every month from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• Virtual clinics about the dissolution of marriage process, including issues involving property, are held every fourth Thursday of the month from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sessions with children are from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

These clinics are held on Zoom. No appointment is necessary, and forms and general instructions will be provided. There are no divorce clinics in November or December.

• Virtual clinics dealing with bankruptcy are held on the first Thursday of every month from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. There are no clinics in January.

In-person and telephone clinics are also available. For a complete list and Zoom meeting information, visit jaxlegalaid.org.

Additionally, the organization will host an Ask-A-Lawyer session on Sept. 16. and Nov. 18. From 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., individuals can come to the Orange Park Library to speak with a Florida-licensed attorney for assistance on issues about family law, real estate, housing, landlord/tenant, probate, estate or contracts.

No appointment is necessary.