Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office pro bono attorneys from across the state were honored with Florida Bar President Pro Bono Service Awards this year. From the left are Florida Bar President-elect Scott Westheimer, Douglas J. Glaid, David L. Manz, Jennifer Gutai Comella,  Melissa Grege Schiffman, Kristie Hatcher-Bolin, and Bar President Gary Lesser.

Six Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office pro bono attorneys were among the 20 lawyers recently honored with Florida Bar President Pro Bono Service Awards at the Supreme Court in Tallahassee.

The Pro Bono Service Awards are given annually in each of Florida’s 20 judicial circuits to attorneys who have provided exemplary pro bono legal service to help increase access to justice for those who otherwise could not afford it.