Our People

Leadership Team

Community Legal Services has over 100 attorneys, advocates and support staff located throughout 12 counties dedicated to providing free legal aid to low-income families throughout Central Florida. Our talented team provides advice and representation helping more than 20,000 people each year.

Leadership Team

For general inquiries, email: [email protected]

Board of Directors

Members of Community Legal Services (CLS) Board of Directors serve as ambassadors, educating the community and building relationships that support our mission. Fiduciary duties include financial and program oversight, and broad policy-making.

The Board is composed of 17 members selected and appointed by a variety of organizations and agencies. All board members serve on a voluntary, uncompensated basis, and may serve up to three successive two-year terms.

Officers

President

Kevin Ross-Andino, Esq.

Hispanic Bar Association of Central FL

eClat Law, LLP

Vice President

Sherrille D. Akin, Esq.

Volusia County Bar Association

Akin Law, P.A

Secretary

Scott Owens

Camaraderie Foundation

Treasurer

John Bartley

Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative

Board Members

Bar Association Representatives

Brevard County Bar Association

Joseph Colombo, Esq.

Mommers & Colombo, Attorneys at Law

Citrus, Hernando and Sumter County Bar Associations

Joseph Mason, Esq.

McGee & Mason, P.A.

Flagler & Putnam County Bar Associations

Melissa C. Miller, Esq.

The Arc of Putnam County, Inc.

Lake County Bar Association

James Argento, Esq.

Office of the State Attorney, Fifth Judicial Circuit

Marion County Bar Association

Wynn Vickers, Esq.

Office of the State Attorney, Fifth Judicial Circuit

Osceola County Bar Association

Maureen Arago, Esq.

Arago Law Firm, PLLC

Seminole County Bar Association

Carrie Rentz, Esq.

Carrie L. Rentz, P.A.

Community Representatives

Golden Rule Housing and Development

Cynthia Hamilton-Smith

Members at Large

Tarnecia O’Berry, Sakeena Nix, Cassandra Brown

Board Meetings are open to the public.

If you wish to attend, contact Kimberly Sparks by email.

Next Meeting – November 30 @ 5 p.m.

For Media Inquiries
Contact Michelle Wargo by email.