About Us
Who We Are
Bay Area Legal Services opened its doors in 1967 to provide free civil legal services to low-income Tampa Bay area residents.
We provide all of our services free of charge thanks to the generosity of the community.
Creating pathways to justice
Through high-quality legal services, education, and community partnerships.
Your Contributions at Work
In 2025, Bay Area Legal Services:
Helped
15,808
individuals, families & community groups
Assisted
4,890
households facing foreclosure & eviction
Aided
1,783
survivors of domestic violence in gaining safety from their abusers
Helped
5,518
seniors preserve housing, fight exploitation & more
Meet Our Clients
With Bay Area Legal it wasn’t just that I got a lawyer: I got friends, and I got the support I needed for my children, which went beyond what any other lawyer would do.
Success Story
Get Free Legal Help
Talk to a real person about your civil legal problem.
- Contact us
- Eligibility review
- We decide if we can take your case
Services are free if you quality. Call Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., or apply online anytime for non-emergency legal matters. Language interpreters are available to you at no cost. Wait times for the helplines can vary.
Statewide Legal Helplines
If you live or have a case in Florida, we may be able to help.
Upcoming Legal Clinics
Various days and times
Location
Virtual,
Hillsborough,
Pasco,
Pinellas,
Manatee,
Sarasota
Various days and times
Location
Virtual,
Hillsborough,
Pasco
Typically, the first Tuesday of every month.
08:00 am - 11:00 am
Location
Hillsborough