Judge Don Castor Community Law Center
Free legal support for local small businesses and nonprofits—from one-time consultations to full-service legal aid for those who qualify.
The Judge Don Castor Community Law Center
Serving Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties.
We provide legal services to local small businesses and nonprofit charities that are low- to moderate-income and serve in-need communities.
Our transactional business law services connect eligible clients with the expertise of staff and pro bono attorneys to help grow and sustain their small business or nonprofit.
Our services do not include litigation matters.
Let's Get Down to Business Law
Schedule a free personalized session for business law information tailored to your small business or nonprofit needs including:
- Key legal considerations for starting and operating your small business or nonprofit
- Compliance and business licensing requirements
- Identify potential risks and how to mitigate them
- Empower yourself with knowledge to make informed decisions
NOTE: This project provides legal information to the public but not legal advice. Eligible businesses will be invited to apply for legal services.
Typically the 2nd Friday of the month;
10am-12pm
Location:
Entrepreneur Collaborative Center
2101 East Palm Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605
Appointments must be held in-person. Phone and virtual meetings are not available at this time.
Drop-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred and not guaranteed without one.
For business law assistance in other areas of Florida, apply online: flcommunitydevelopment.org
We partner nationally with business law assistance projects through Exponentum. For more information, visit lawyersalliance.org/exponentum.
If you have a legal dispute and would like a low cost consultation, please contact:
- Hillsborough County: hillsbarlrs.com
- Pinellas County: clearwaterbar.org
- Pasco County: wpba.wildapricot.org
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.