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The Self Help Centers are the result of a collaborative effort between
the Clerk’s Office, the Sixth Judicial Circuit and the Community Law Program.
Pinellas County citizens who represent themselves in court, (known as pro se litigants)
can now get affordable legal assistance.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Schedule an appointment to consult with an attorney for a minimum of
$15*
- Use specialized software to assist in filling out eviction,
divorce and/or small claims forms for a software-usage service fee plus
the applicable form packet fees,
- Purchase forms and packets for other civil court actions
- Have documents notarized
- Make copies
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Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.,
At the Clearwater Self Help Center –
Attorney appointments may be scheduled on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.
At the St. Petersburg Self Help Center –
Attorney Appointments may be scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The Self Help Centers are located at:
The Clearwater Law Library, Old Clearwater Courthouse,
324 S. Ft. Harrison Ave., Clearwater, Fl 33756;
Phone: 727-464-5150
Fax: 727-453-3423
The St. Petersburg Judicial Building,
545 First Avenue North, St Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone: 727-582-7941
Fax: 727-582-7945
*Attorney appointments may only be scheduled for a minimum of 15 minutes
to a maximum of one hour. All appointments must be scheduled in 15-minute
increments, i.e., 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes at a rate of $1 (one dollar) per
minute, therefore payments will be $15, $30, $45 or $60 accordingly.
Attorney consultation fees must be paid when the appointment time is
scheduled. Payments must be Mastercard, Visa, cash, check or money order. Refunds will not be issued
for missed appointments.
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REPRESENTING YOURSELF IN COURT
