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Assisting more than 2,000 domestic violence survivors in the Tampa Bay area.
Mother with her son in a courtroom.
We are a nonprofit law firm serving residents in the Tampa Bay area.

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Nazereah

Bay Area Legal Services helped over 1,500 veterans and their families in 2021.

Veterans
Naz pictured with her late mother and siblings.

The Jordan Family

Since 2013, the number of children in either foster homes or housed with relatives has risen by 40 percent.

Family & Children
Jordan Twins

Mirian Sanches

Domestic violence survivors are 140% more likely to receive protection from their abusers with access to legal aid.

Abuse & Safety
Mirian Sanches

The Parker Family

In Florida, approximately 231,000 children live with relatives that are not their parents.

Family & Children
The Parker Family

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Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

Do you have a tax problem with the IRS? Help is available!

The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) provides free help to low income individuals who have a tax issue with the IRS.

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Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

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If you live or have a case in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas or Sarasota counties, we may be able to help.

How do I apply? Am I eligible?

Call (800) 625-2257  to apply for service.
Or complete our online application  and we will call you back.
Florida Senior Legal Helpline:  (888) 895-7873
Florida Veterans Legal Helpline:  (866) 486-6161
TTY:  (800) 955-8771