Legal Benefits
Every day, when you put on your uniform, you put your life, your career and your family’s security on the line. When you’re faced with a difficult situation, we have your back.
As a member of the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association, you can relax, knowing our experienced legal team will be here to support you. FDSA legal benefits provide legal representation for on-duty incidents, including use of force, vehicle crashes involving serious injuries and investigations involving Internal Affairs and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Need Help? Here's how it works:
If you need immediate legal representation on scene, follow these steps:
Call the 24/7 FDSA Emergency Hotline at
(844) 890-0412.
Provide your name to the hotline specialist, then say, “This is an emergency call.” You will immediately speak directly with one of our attorneys.
Typically, an attorney can be on scene with you within two hours or less.
YOUR LEGAL TEAM
Avera & Smith Attorneys at Law
Avera & Smith Attorneys at Law
Gabrielle Radcliffe Law Office, P.A.
Way Law Firm
Aaron D. Delgado, Partner
Aaron Delgado & Associates
WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE SAYING
SHeriff's Office Memberships
The Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association offers Sheriff’s Offices the ability to purchase legal benefits through an FDSA membership for its employees. Download our Sheriff’s Office Membership Map to see a list of memberships by each county.
If your agency is not listed or if you want more information about group memberships, contact our team.
Frequently Asked Questions About FDSA Legal Benefits
We offer legal representation by our in-house network of attorneys. A free phone consultation will be provided to determine what legal assistance will be provided.
Call our 24/7 FDSA Emergency Hotline at (844) 890-0412 and tell our hotline specialist you need legal assistance.
Yes, along with hearings for pre- and post-disciplinary or termination inquiries, hearings or proceedings before a review board or arbitrator.
The attorneys who represent FDSA members are your attorneys. You have complete right of refusal for any attorney provided through your FDSA legal benefits who are assigned to work with you on a job-related issue.
Yes, all information is subject to attorney-client privilege and can never be compromised.
Yes, as an FDSA member with legal benefits, our in-house attorney can assist you with legal representation for internal investigations or employment issues.
No, as an FDSA member with legal benefits, you will have access to legal representation as long as your membership dues are paid.
Add On Personal Legal Services
If your individual or group membership with FDSA does not include legal benefits, contact our team to request pricing. We can help add it to your plan.
Personal legal services are an additional $20 per month for individual FDSA members with legal benefits. For members who are part of a Sheriff’s Office membership, personal legal services are available for $25 per month.
REQUEST ASSISTANCE
Call (844) 890-0412 to get help with your membership or legal benefits.
