Bar referralReferral service
Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Referrals to Florida-licensed attorneys, including in consumer, bankruptcy, and foreclosure matters.
Service area: Statewide
Last verified 7/1/2026
FLORIDA FREE RESOURCES
Free and Low-Cost Debt Help Resources in Florida
Selected verified resources. Inclusion is not an endorsement, and services can change. Contact each organization to confirm current programs.
Free and low-cost Florida resources
Inclusion is not an endorsement. Contact the organization directly to confirm current services.
Court self-helpGovernment
Florida Courts Self-Help Center
Forms and self-help resources for state court matters in Florida.
Service area: Statewide
Last verified 7/1/2026
Consumer protectionGovernment
Florida Attorney General — Consumer Protection
Consumer complaints, scam reporting, and information about Florida consumer-protection laws.
Service area: Statewide
Last verified 7/1/2026
Credit counselingNonprofit
U.S. Trustee — Approved Credit Counseling & Debtor Education Providers (Florida)
Locate court-approved providers for the pre-filing credit counseling and pre-discharge debtor education courses required in personal bankruptcy.
Service area: Statewide (federal list)
Last verified 7/1/2026
Housing counselingNonprofit
HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies in Florida
Free or low-cost housing counseling, including foreclosure prevention and mortgage delinquency counseling.
Service area: Statewide
Last verified 7/1/2026
Community assistanceNonprofit
Florida 211 Community Assistance
Referrals to local assistance for utilities, food, housing, and other basic needs.
Service area: Statewide
Last verified 7/1/2026
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Sources and review information
Awaiting editorial reviewLast reviewed Jul 1, 2026Data effective Jul 1, 2026
- United States Courts — Bankruptcy BasicsFederal bankruptcy processLast checked 2026-07-01
- U.S. Trustee Program (Department of Justice)Means test data and approved providersLast checked 2026-07-01
- Florida Statutes, Chapter 222 (Method of Setting Apart Homestead and Exemptions)Florida exemptions and wage garnishmentLast checked 2026-07-01
- Florida Constitution, Article X, Section 4 (Homestead)Florida homestead protectionLast checked 2026-07-01
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of FloridaNorthern District filing and local rulesLast checked 2026-07-01
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of FloridaMiddle District filing and local rulesLast checked 2026-07-01
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of FloridaSouthern District filing and local rulesLast checked 2026-07-01
- The Florida BarLawyer referral and public consumer informationLast checked 2026-07-01