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.

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

Employment information and open positions at Bay Area Legal Services.

Meet our attorneys and executive staff.

Meet our Board of Directors and Development Council.

Funding is generously provided by several organizations.

The firm's contributions to the Tampa Bay community.

Office locations throughout the Tampa Bay area.

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.

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