Locations
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. Bay Area Legal Services has physical offices located throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties.
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.
Offices
NOTE: By appointment only. No walk-ins.
Hillsborough County
Ybor City
1302 N 19th Street
Suite 400
Tampa, FL 33605
Phone: 813.232.1343
Fax: 813.248.9922
Legal Aid Line: (800) 625-2257
Florida Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873
Florida Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161
Plant City
701 Tillman Place
Suite 300
Plant City, FL 33566
Phone: 813.752.1335
Fax: 813.659.0240
Legal Aid Line: (800) 625-2257
Florida Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873
Florida Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161
Ruskin
201 14th Avenue SE
Suite I
Ruskin, FL 33570
Phone: 813.634.6044
Fax: 813.641.1011
Legal Aid Line: (800) 625-2257
Florida Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873
Florida Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161
L. David Shear Children’s Law Center
1000 N Ashley Drive
Suite 518
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813.227.9050
Fax: 813.252.3269
Legal Aid Line: (800) 625-2257
Florida Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873
Florida Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161
Volunteer Lawyers Program
George Edgecomb Courthouse
800 E Twiggs Street
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813.226.8685 ext. 110
Fax: 813.226.8510
Legal Aid Line: (800) 625-2257
Florida Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873
Florida Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161
Legal Information Center
George Edgecomb Courthouse
Room 101
800 E Twiggs Street
Tampa, FL 33602
For Walk-In Hours: 813.864.2280
NOTE: The Legal Information Center has moved online and is not open at the George Edgecomb Courthouse.
Legal Aid Line: (800) 625-2257
Florida Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873
Florida Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161
Pasco County
New Port Richey
7340 Little Road
Suite 101
New Port Richey, FL 34654
Phone: 727.847.5494
Fax: 727.816.1071
Legal Aid Line: (800) 625-2257
Florida Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873
Florida Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161
Dade City
14950 US Highway 301
Dade City, FL 33523
Phone: 352.567.9044
Fax: 352.567.0681
Legal Aid Line: (800) 625-2257
Florida Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873
Florida Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161
Pinellas County
St. Petersburg
4948 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33707
Phone: 727.490.4040
Fax: 727.201.4331
Legal Aid Line: (800) 625-2257
Florida Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873
Florida Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161
Clearwater
(Volunteer Lawyers Program)
800 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33755
Phone: 727.490.4040
Fax: 727.201.4331
Legal Aid Line: (800) 625-2257
Florida Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873
Florida Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161
What to Bring
Any documents that relate to your problem.
Accessibility
Call the office for specific accommodations or assistance.
Client Complaints and Grievance Policy
If you have been denied services, have a complaint about the firm or your assigned attorney, follow the instructions in our Client Rights policy to have your concerns heard.
If You Live in Another State
The laws are different from state to state. Search for a legal aid organization where your legal problem is based or use one of these tools:
- Legal Services Corporation’s Find Legal Aid Tool
- American Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Directory
Areas We Serve
Hillsborough County
Serving all of Hillsborough County, including (but not limited to):
Pasco County
Serving all of Pasco County, including (but not limited to):
Pinellas County
Serving all of Pinellas County, including (but not limited to):
Manatee County
Serving all of Manatee County, including (but not limited to):
Sarasota County
Serving all of Sarasota County, including (but not limited to):
Upcoming Legal Clinics
Apply for Services
If you live or have a case in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas or Sarasota counties, we may be able to help.