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
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:
- Legal Services Corporation’s Find Legal Aid Tool
- American Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Directory
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 Florida residents aged 60 and older.
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 military veterans living 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.
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):
Apply for Services
If you live or have a case in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas or Sarasota counties, we may be able to help.