We believe that access to justice is fundamental to strong, safe communities. Our lawyers, paralegals, and support staff are dedicated to providing free civil legal services to qualified and low-income residents and nonprofits throughout the Tampa Bay area. Last year, we helped and educated more than 25,000 individuals, families, and community groups.

If you need legal assistance, please use this site to learn about our services. Then, take the first step and call us today. If you are interested in volunteering your time or making a donation to help us accomplish our mission, this site is your guide.

At Bay Area Legal Services, we are here for one reason: To help.

• Our Sustaining Law Firm Campaign is going strong! Thank you to all of the attorneys and firms who have supported us. Click Here to see our Sustaining Law Firms.

• Congratulations to Rosemary Armstrong for receiving the 2012 Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award.  Rosemary, a longtime BALS board member and volunteer attorney, was honored by the Supreme Court of Florida and The Florida Bar for her outstanding pro bono contributions to our community.  Click here for more.