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:
- Housing, including landlord-tenant issues, foreclosures, unlawful evictions, housing discrimination
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Public Benefits
- Health Care Access
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 Impaired? Call California Relay Service: Dial 711 or from TTY dial 1-800-735-2929 or visit http://www.ddtp.org/california_relay_service/