Finding Legal Representation In Pinellas County Florida

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I am being sued by a creditor for $* and I need free legal representation
I'm sorry to hear that you're being sued. Can you please provide me with the location where this lawsuit is taking place?
County Court, Pinellas County, Florida Small Claims Division
Do you know the name of the creditor who is suing you?
LNVN Funding LLC Vs.
Is there a specific reason why LNVN Funding LLC is suing you?
I owe credit one $*.*. I am mentally disabled and fell on financial hardship and cannot afford to pay it
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, **** ****. I have a few more questions to better understand your case.

*. Have you received any court documents or a summons regarding this lawsuit?
*. Have you tried negotiating a payment plan or discussing your financial hardship with Credit One?
Yes
*. Have you filed a response to the lawsuit or appeared in court yet?
*. Do you have any evidence or documentation to support your financial hardship and inability to pay the debt?
*. Have you considered seeking assistance from any local legal aid organizations in Pinellas County, Florida?
No. I am to report via zoom August 9th at 11AM
*. Have you consulted with an attorney or legal aid organization for assistance with your case?
*. Do you have access to a computer or smartphone with a stable internet connection for the Zoom hearing on August 9th at 11AM?
I have tried. But they say they only give advice. No legal representation
I understand that you've tried seeking legal representation but have been told that they only provide advice. I can provide you with some general information to help you navigate your case.
Ok
Based on the information provided, here is some general information that may help you navigate your case:

- In Pinellas County, Florida, the County Court handles small claims cases.
- The Small Claims Division is responsible for resolving disputes involving amounts up to $*,*.
- It's important to respond to the lawsuit by the given deadline, even if you cannot afford an attorney.
- You mentioned that you have a Zoom hearing scheduled for August 9th at 11AM. Make sure you have access to a computer or smartphone with a stable internet connection for the hearing.
- If you need legal advice or assistance, you can contact the Pinellas County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service at (*) *-* for a referral to an attorney who may be able to help you.
I am still having difficulty. The legal aide offices I called say they only advise and do not do representation in court
I understand that you're having difficulty finding representation in court. Can you please provide me with more details about your legal issue?
LYNV Funding LLC Vs. is sueing me for $* of which I only owe *,*.*. The pretial is August 9th at * AM and being mentally disabled I am not competent for a pretrial or even a trial, for that matter
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It's important to have proper representation in court. Have you tried contacting any local legal aid organizations for assistance?
Yes
Have you tried reaching out to any other legal aid organizations in your area?
Yes, they say they only advise
I understand that you've reached out to legal aid organizations in your area, but they only provide advice. Have you tried contacting any other organizations or resources that may be able to assist you with representation in court?
No
I'm sorry to hear that you're having difficulty finding representation in court. In order to better assist you, could you please provide me with your location?
Pinellas County
In Pinellas County, you can try contacting the following organizations for assistance with representation in court:

- Pinellas County Community Law Program: They provide free legal services to low-income individuals. You can reach them at (*) *-*.

- St. Petersburg Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service: They can help connect you with an attorney who specializes in your specific legal issue. You can contact them at (*) *-*.

- Bay Area Legal Services: They offer free legal assistance to eligible individuals. You can reach them at (*) *-*.

Please note that availability and eligibility criteria may vary. It's best to contact these organizations directly for more information.
Florida
In Florida, you can try contacting the following organizations for assistance with representation in court:

- Pinellas County Community Law Program: They provide free legal services to low-income individuals. You can reach them at (*) *-*.

- St. Petersburg Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service: They can help connect you with an attorney who specializes in your specific legal issue. You can contact them at (*) *-*.

- Bay Area Legal Services: They offer free legal assistance to eligible individuals. You can reach them at (*) *-*.

Please note that availability and eligibility criteria may vary. It's best to contact these organizations directly for more information.