I definitely don't recommend going to this place for help. Went in today (10/16/18) for help, and they barely offered any! Not only that, I felt extremely uncomfortable dealing with them. These people are weird AF!
Review Left On 02/26/2020
Linda Brown
Thank you so much for your professionalism. Just one meeting (less than an hour later) I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders. I highly recommend Legal Aid of Manasota on Main Street in Sarasota
Review Left On 02/26/2020
Paradise 3374
Very helpful , friendly and knowledgeable.
Review Left On 02/26/2020
Kelly Hunter
No help at all I need my payee here to fill out applications
Review Left On 02/26/2020
Bonita M
They were an effective and friendly help with my issue. I highly recommend them for anyone that is in need of legal advice or guidance.
Review Left On 02/26/2020
shandy nachsin
This place is incredible. Recommend it to everyone that's on a limited income. Great staff
Review Left On 02/26/2020
Teddy Hettich
Everyone their super helpful very polite always felt like I was treated like I was paying when it's basically a free service always received advice that was explained clearly and given good options also thank you mr. Chapman you've been extremely helpful
Review Left On 02/26/2020
Steven Andersson
The lady was very nice at the front desk. I've had two experiences. The first one was really annoying because I made $10 more than the cut off or wait so they could not give me legal aid. Right away they're questioning process makes you feel like you're asking for a Million Dollar loan... even though they were legal aid place they were kind of turned off that I had absolutely no money to hire a lawyer. They had no other options for me and they really didn't even want to be bothered. They don't do anything with child support. They don't care and they don't want to be bothered... truthfully you're probably better off representing yourself because these people really don't care
Review Left On 12/26/2019
Matthew Bozell
Too much bureaucracy, not enough help
Review Left On 11/26/2019
Crystal
What help
Review Left On 10/26/2019
Sierra Bailey
My pro Bono lawyer exceeded my expectations.
Review Left On 09/26/2019
Darrin Clark
I had a good experience, l didn't have to go refile based on my circumstances.
Review Left On 09/26/2019
Kathryn Kaufman
Very informative especially with resources and suggestions
Review Left On 09/26/2019
Jody Schoening
Not very helpful
Review Left On 09/26/2019
April Marie Ellis
Everyone their super helpful very polite always felt like I was treated like I was paying when it's basically a free service always received advice that was explained clearly and given good options also thank you mr. Chapman you've been extremely helpful
Review Left On 09/26/2019
Robin White
The staff at Legal Aid have been great. They have been very responsive and super helpful and I haven't even met them yet. They are doing all they can to support my family. I'm truly appreciative.
Update. I weren't in to fill out forms I was told could have been done via phone, but it was good to go in and see someone and ask questions. Weeks later and we are still waiting for a lawyer to agree to take our case pro bono. The folks at legal aid are still working daily to make that happen, but it is a long wait. My attorney friends in other states have advised me that it may take a lot longer than the 30 days we initially thought. It's frustrating, butwe don't have other options becausewe cannot afford the $2500 retainers attorneys ask for.
I'd tell anyone looking to Legal Aid for help, that if you can do it yourself, do it yourself. If it requires an attorney, find the funds to do it if you can. Otherwise, be prepared for a very long wait from a well-intentioned organization. It's not their fault; it's just the way things are. I hope my family can hold on and that Legal Aid can get us the help we so desperately need for this child.
Review Left On 04/26/2019
Lisa Price
I Thank God For This Agency... Even though I did not qualify for free services I was able to obtain a lawyer from them FOR AN EXCELLENT FEE. Very Helpful and Supportive
Review Left On 03/26/2019
Jenn Bee
I'm so thankful for this place. Staff is very professional and Ryan has excellent communication skills. He is a great listener. I can see they really care and do the best they can. Over the top experience. Highly recommended.
Review Left On 02/26/2018
Aimee Peña
Have been twice for different reasons. Always helpful and very informative
Review Left On 02/26/2018
Melissa Phillips
Very helpful
Review Left On 02/26/2018
R S
Very professional and helpful for those who qualify
Review Left On 02/26/2018
Maria Benitez Nunez
All the workers are volunteers !!! Nice
Review Left On 02/26/2017
Mark Dalen
They told me I had 5 minutes, what do I need. They said go to court ask for dismissal or continuence along. Neither granted and I lost. Before I even called them to tell them what happened I got a letter saying that was all the time they could give me.
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Helped with all my legal needs
Update. I weren't in to fill out forms I was told could have been done via phone, but it was good to go in and see someone and ask questions. Weeks later and we are still waiting for a lawyer to agree to take our case pro bono. The folks at legal aid are still working daily to make that happen, but it is a long wait. My attorney friends in other states have advised me that it may take a lot longer than the 30 days we initially thought. It's frustrating, butwe don't have other options becausewe cannot afford the $2500 retainers attorneys ask for.
I'd tell anyone looking to Legal Aid for help, that if you can do it yourself, do it yourself. If it requires an attorney, find the funds to do it if you can. Otherwise, be prepared for a very long wait from a well-intentioned organization. It's not their fault; it's just the way things are. I hope my family can hold on and that Legal Aid can get us the help we so desperately need for this child.
They never even new my case # or called.