Pro Bono Week 2023

The 2023 National Celebration of Pro Bono is October 22-28 with the theme "Voices of Democracy: Ensuring Justice for All." Join Bay Area Legal Services at one of its seven legal clinics, providing much-needed, free legal help to small businesses, domestic violence survivors, veterans, and many more low-income residents throughout the Tampa Bay area. Volunteer now at the button below!

For additional questions, email Nery Alonso at nalonso@bals.org.

Monday, October 23 

Nonprofit Business Law Advice Clinic

Tampa, Florida, 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

The Judge Don Castor Community Law Center is partnering with a large national bank to provide legal assistance to community groups and non-profit organizations that serve indigent residents.

For more information about this Project and related pro bono opportunities, visit bals.org/volunteer/community-counsel.

Tuesday, October 24 

VLP General Intake

George Edgecomb Courthouse, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

Volunteers will interview and advise eligible clients on general civil matters. No experience or expertise is needed. Training and supervision are provided. 

Wednesday, October 25 

Family Forms Clinic

George Edgecomb Courthouse, 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Volunteers will help pro se family law litigants complete family law forms. No experience or expertise is needed. Training and materials, as well as supervision, are provided.

Bay Pines, Medical Legal Partnership Advance Directives Clinic 

Bay Pines VA Campus, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Volunteers will assist Veterans in completing Living Wills, a Uniform Donor Card, Pre-Need Guardianship, and/or Designation of Healthcare Surrogates. See flyer.

Thursday, October 26 

Virtual Family Forms Clinic (Pinellas/Pasco County) 

(Virtual) 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Volunteers will assist pro se litigants complete their initial family law pleadings.

Friday, October 27 

Domestic Violence Assistance Project (DVAP)

George Edgecomb Courthouse, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.  

Volunteers will assist victims of domestic violence complete petitions for injunctions for protection. Participation does not require court appearances/representation. Training is available. 

HCBA Marital & Family Law Section: Pro Bono Family Law Clinic

George Edgecomb Courthouse, Judicial Conference Room, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

The HCBA Family Law Section, together with Bay Area Legal Services, is seeking volunteer attorneys for our in person Pro Bono Family Law Clinic. Attorneys may sign up for the entire 3-hour event, part of the event, or for 60 minute slots. 

Please share with us your preferred email to receive updates and the time slots you are available. We are looking for as many attorneys as possible as we anticipate a large turn-out of individuals seeking assistance. 

If you are available, please provide your response by Friday, October 20, 2023 to Angie Rosello at angelica@corteshodzlaw.com.