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 2020, Bay Area Legal Services:
Assisted
11,933
individuals, families, and community groups.
Responded to
58,125
callers and online applicants seeking legal services.
Helped
3,598
senior clients resolve their legal problems.
Assisted
226
domestic violence survivors obtain injunctions, child custody, support, and alimony.
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
Upcoming Legal Clinics
Typically, available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
08:30 am - 05:00 pm
Location
Virtual,
Pinellas
Typically, available once a month.
Location
Virtual,
Hillsborough,
Pasco,
Pinellas,
Manatee,
Sarasota
Apply for Services
If you live or have a case in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas or Sarasota counties, we may be able to help.