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 2021, Bay Area Legal Services:
Assisted
12,758
individuals, families, and community groups.
Responded to
62,671
callers and online applicants seeking legal services.
Helped
4,122
senior clients resolve their legal problems.
Assisted
2,069
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, every Monday 1 p.m.-4 p.m. and every Wednesday 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Location
Pinellas
Apply for Services
If you live or have a case in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas or Sarasota counties, we may be able to help.