Judges Joining Forces

Every year, millions try to navigate U.S. courts without a lawyer. These judges are changing that.

A gift of any amount from a Judge or retired Judge provides recognition as a Judges Joining Forces member.

Your Gift:

Supports our Legal Information Center and Family Forms Clinic at the Hillsborough County Courthouse, helping pro se litigants.
Provides attorneys and pro bono support to low-income community members.
Alleviates congestion in the court system and creates a more efficient process for all.

Thank you, Judges, for your generous support!

2026 Judges

Honorable Richard L. Greco, Jr.
Honorable Melvia B. Green
Honorable Julie S. Sneed

2025 Judges

Honorable Natalie H. Adams
Honorable Chris W. Altenbernd
Honorable James D. Arnold
Honorable Kelly A. Ayers
Honorable Herbert M. Berkowitz
Honorable Marva L. Crenshaw
Honorable David A. Demers
Honorable Marion Lucas Fleming
Honorable James S. Giardina
Honorable Melvia B. Green
Honorable Michael J. Hooi
Honorable Claudia R. Isom
Honorable Doris E. Jenkins
Honorable Edward C. LaRose
Honorable Catherine Peek McEwen
Honorable Manuel Menendez, Jr.
Honorable James S. Moody, Jr.
Honorable Richard A. Nielsen
Honorable Peggy A. Quince
Honorable Marc H. Salton
Honorable Julie S. Sneed
Honorable Ralph C. Stoddard
Honorable Christine K. Vogel

Bay Area Legal Services has assisted literally thousands of people in our community, who otherwise would have been unprepared or unrepresented in court. This assistance has worked to alleviate congestion in the legal system and has helped create a more efficient process for litigants, witnesses, court staff and judges. Through its efforts, Bay Area Legal has been instrumental in preserving and maintaining equal access to justice, which is the foundation of our democracy.

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.

How do I apply? Am I eligible?