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 2024, Bay Area Legal Services:
Helped
13,472
individuals, families, and community groups
Assisted
4,443
people with housing insecurities
Aided
2,060
survivors of domestic violence in gaining safety from their abusers
Helped
4,780
seniors preserve housing, fight exploitation, and 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
Upcoming Legal Clinics
Online: Typically, Monday-Friday. In-person: See schedule below.
Location
Hillsborough
Typically, every Monday 1 p.m.-4 p.m. and every Wednesday 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Location
Pinellas
Various days and times
Location
Virtual,
Hillsborough,
Pasco,
Pinellas,
Manatee,
Sarasota
Apply for Services
Apply by phone 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.
Bay Area Legal Services
If you live or have a case in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, or Sarasota counties, we may be able to help.
Statewide Legal Helplines
If you live or have a case in Florida, we may be able to help.