St. Petersburg

Attorneys and staff at Bay Area Legal Services in St. Petersburg serve clients in Pinellas County as well as Manatee and Sarasota counties on limited issues.

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.

NOTE: By appointment only. No walk-ins.

Address

St. Petersburg
4948 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33707

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Legal Aid Line: (800) 625-2257
Florida Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873
Florida Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161

Phone Numbers

Phone: 727.490.4040
Fax: 727.201.4331

Parking

Free parking is available in the rear of the building off 50th Street. Street parking is also available on 50th Street.

Hours

Monday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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:


Apply for Services

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.

We have free language interpreters. Let us know if you would like an interpreter.

These Services are Open to all Florida Residents

Senior Legal Helpline

Free legal help for eligible applicants aged 60 and older who are Florida residents or have a legal issue pending in Florida.

To apply for services, call: (888) 895-7873, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30p.m. If your matter is not an emergency, you can also apply online anytime.

Veterans Legal Helpline

Free legal help for eligible veterans living in Florida or who have a legal issue pending in Florida.

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

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We Can Help with Many Legal Problems

  • Problems with your home and eviction
  • Family issues (divorce, guardianship, custody, adoption, abuse protection)
  • Money problems and bankruptcy
  • Special help for seniors and veterans
  • Support for nonprofit businesses
  • Disaster events

Our Legal Help May Include

  • Giving legal information and advice
  • Providing simple assistance and ways to help yourself
  • Helping you find a free attorney
  • Representing you in court
  • Providing referrals to other agencies that can help

Eligibility for Help

Not everyone is eligible for services. Those who are eligible will receive services based on our available resources.

We cannot help with criminal, traffic matters, or some other areas of law such as personal injury.

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):