Client Services

Bay Area Legal Aid provides free legal help for low-income people living in the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara.

BayLegal's practice areas: 

Bay Area Legal Aid's attorneys and paralegals help people with civil legal problems. We do not provide help with criminal matters. For help with a criminal matter, please call your local Public Defender's office or bar association.

For legal advice, please call our Legal Advice Line to apply for assistance:

Alameda County – (510) 250-5270
Contra Costa County West – (510) 250-5270
Contra Costa County East – (925) 219-3325
Marin County – (415) 354-6360
Napa County – (707) 320-6348
San Francisco – (415) 354-6360
San Mateo County – (650) 472-2666
Santa Clara County – (408) 850-7066
Toll-Free – (800) 551-5554

County not listed? Visit lawhelpcalifornia.org to find your local legal aid provider.

Hearing impairments or speech disabled? Call California Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1.