Nonprofit 501(c)(3) civil legal aid organization (`Sunbiz Doc# N49255` / `#712035`) and official Older Americans Act **Title III-B Senior Legal Assistance Provider** for the Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast (`DOEA PSA 9`), serving Okeechobee County seniors aged 60+ through Okeechobee Courthouse/Senior Services outreach (`312 NW 3rd St` & `1690 NW 9th Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972`) and the 19th Judicial Circuit regional office (`10570 S US Hwy 1, 3rd Floor, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952`, `(863) 688-7376` / `(772) 466-4766`). Led by Executive Director Leticia Medina-Richman, Esq. (`Florida Bar #1068863`), FRLS provides free civil legal counsel for Medicaid Long-Term Care and Social Security/SSI appeals, advance directives, heirs' property title clearing, mobile home park Chapter 723 lot-rent disputes, foreclosure defense, and elder exploitation recovery.
Official Verification Sources: Florida Rural Legal Services Official Website (DOEA PSA 9 Title III-B Provider); The Florida Bar Member Profile — Leticia Medina-Richman (#1068863)
Issuer: The Florida Bar, FL Dept. of Elder Affairs (PSA 9) & Legal Services Corporation
Notes: Official DOEA PSA 9 Title III-B senior legal provider for Okeechobee County residents 60+. Toll-Free Senior Legal Helpline (888) 582-3410 / 863 Intake (863) 688-7376 / 19th Circuit Office (772) 466-4766. Zero disciplinary actions.
Factual details and direct answers about Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) — Okeechobee & DOEA PSA 9 Senior Legal Aid's services, licensing, and credentials.
Do Okeechobee County seniors aged 60 and older qualify for free legal help from Florida Rural Legal Services?
Yes. Under the Older Americans Act Title III-B grant administered through the Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast (DOEA PSA 9), Okeechobee County residents aged 60+ can receive free civil legal assistance prioritized for seniors with the greatest social or economic need.
How do Okeechobee seniors reach the FRLS Senior Legal Helpline?
Seniors can call the toll-free FRLS Senior Legal Helpline at (888) 582-3410, the 863 regional intake line at (863) 688-7376, or the 19th Judicial Circuit office at (772) 466-4766.
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