How to Apply for Free Civil Legal Help in Pinellas County
Apply quickly when a notice includes an eviction, benefits, family, consumer, elder-law, housing, or court deadline.
Start here
Call Bay Area Legal Services at 800-625-2257 or apply online for non-emergency help. The intake line is open weekdays, interpreters are free, and Pinellas County is within the service area.
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; no walk-ins
See phone and online intakeWhat to have ready
- Every notice, court paper, envelope, and deadline
- Lease, benefit decision, bill, contract, or agency record
- Income and household information requested for eligibility
- Case number, other-party names, and a short timeline
Words you can use
“I live in Pinellas County and need civil legal help with [issue]. The next deadline is [date]. Can you screen the case and name another route if it cannot be accepted?”
Steps in order
- 1
Lead with the exact deadline.
- 2
Do not miss a hearing or appeal while intake is pending.
- 3
Submit complete, readable documents.
- 4
Ask for another legal, court, or agency route if declined.
If the first answer is no or wait
Follow the notice’s instructions to preserve rights while waiting and keep proof of every filing.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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