FAQs
Q. What if you want to be a Crossroads Pro Bono Attorney but don’t have dependency or delinquency law experience?
A. Crossroads trains and mentors new attorneys throughout their representations, and new attorneys always partner with an experienced Crossroads attorney for their first case. Partnering with another attorney continues throughout future representations, and professional liability insurance is provided.
Q. Who does Crossroads For Florida Kids help?
A. We help disadvantaged children in Hillsborough County, Florida by providing pro bono attorneys to represent them in their dependency, delinquency, criminal or other legal proceedings. In delinquency representations our attorneys work on the defense team, which is headed up by the child’s Assistant Public Defender.
Q. How does Crossroads For Florida Kids receive referrals to represent children and young adults?
A. Hillsborough County Circuit Judges refer children and young adults to Crossroads’ Executive Director, Scott Tolliver, who finds two pro bono attorneys to partner to represent him/her. Once the attorneys complete conflict checks, they are appointed by the referring judge and meet their client.
Q. How do I contact Crossroads For Florida Kids to learn more about becoming one of your pro bono attorneys?
A. Go to our Contact Page and leave us a message, or email Scott Tolliver at scott@crossroadsfloridakids.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
