Free Legal Help for Eligible Clients in Land O' Lakes

Bay Area Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm providing free civil legal services to low-income Tampa Bay area residents.

Our service area includes Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota counties.

Land O' Lakes residents are served by our Pasco County offices.

NOTE: All office locations are by appointment only. No walk-ins.

Apply for Services

To apply for services, call our Legal Aid Line: (800) 625-2257, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. If your matter is not an emergency, you can also apply online anytime.

We have free language interpreters. Let us know if you would like an interpreter.

These Services are Open to all Florida Residents

Senior Legal Helpline

Free legal help for eligible Florida residents aged 60 and older.

To apply for services, call: (888) 895-7873, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30p.m. If your matter is not an emergency, you can also apply online anytime.

Veterans Legal Helpline

Free legal help for eligible military veterans living in Florida.

To apply for services, call: (866) 486-6161, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30p.m. If your matter is not an emergency, you can also apply online anytime.

We Can Help with Many Legal Problems

• Problems with your home and eviction
• Family issues (divorce, guardianship, custody, adoption, abuse protection)
• Money problems and bankruptcy
• Special help for seniors and veterans
• Support for nonprofit businesses
• Disaster events

Our Legal Help May Include

• Giving legal information and advice
• Providing simple assistance and ways to help yourself
• Helping you find a free attorney
• Representing you in court
• Providing referrals to other agencies that can help

Eligibility for Help

Not everyone is eligible for services. Those who are eligible will receive services based on our available resources.

We cannot help with criminal, traffic matters, or some other areas of law such as personal injury.

Areas We Serve