Free Employment Legal Help in Tampa Bay

Common Questions

I applied for reemployment assistance benefits but was denied. What do I do?
I thought I can get unemployment benefits if I lose my job. How do I apply?
I was working 20 years on the same job. I am not in a union and do not have an employment contract. My boss came in one day and fired me without giving any reason. What can I do?
My employer is not paying me for hours I worked including overtime. What can I do?
What if I was fired because of discrimination, harassment, or medical issues?
What other resources are available to help with debt and tax problems?

Florida Veterans Legal Helpline

The Veterans Legal Helpline is available to eligible veterans living in Florida. Get help with veterans benefits, family cases, housing cases, drivers licenses, social security, advanced directives, and more.

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

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Upcoming Legal Clinics

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Free Tax Preparation 2023

January 31 - April 13, 2023

Location

Virtual,

Hillsborough,

Pasco,

Pinellas,

Manatee,

Sarasota

Free tax preparation available to Tampa Bay area residents!

Legal Information Center

Typically, daily hours Monday-Friday.

Location

Virtual,

Hillsborough

The Legal Information Center is a free program to provide information to people who are representing themselves in Family Law cases in Hillsborough County.

The Prosperity Center at Sligh Magnet Middle School

Typically, the first Tuesday of every month.

08:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

Hillsborough

At the Prosperity Center, Bay Area Legal Services will provide free, open legal intakes and legal education trainings.

Apply for Services

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.

Florida Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873

Florida Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161

TTY: (800) 955-8771