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.

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We provide all of our services free of charge thanks to the generosity of the community.
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Creating pathways to justice

Through high-quality legal services, education, and community partnerships.

Careers

Employment information and open positions.

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Professionals

Meet our attorneys and executive staff.

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Volunteer Leadership

Meet our Board of Directors and Development Council.

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Major Funders

Funding is generously provided by several organizations.

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Facts & Figures

The firm's contributions to the Tampa Bay community.

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Locations

Office locations throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Ybor City office building

Your Contributions at Work

In 2019, Bay Area Legal Services:

Assisted

16,252

individuals, families, and community groups.

Responded to

58,145

callers and online applicants seeking legal services.

Helped

6,358

senior clients resolve their legal problems.

Assisted

302

domestic violence survivors obtain injunctions, child custody, support, and alimony.

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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. Helen Neal-Ali
Helen Neal-Ali, Former Client
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Still have questions?

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.