Working Together for Justice

BayLegal works to address the causes and consequences of poverty through high quality legal assistance and advocacy.

How We Help

Free

Legal Assistance

We provide free civil legal help to low-income people in the Bay Area, including advice, self-help clinics, and representation.
Legal and Community

Resources

Library of Know Your Rights materials, self-help guides, sample forms, and links to legal and community resources.
Systems change through

Advocacy & Litigation

From our daily work with individual clients, we engage in systemic advocacy and impact litigation for broader benefit.

In Focus at BayLegal

Jun 26, 2024 October 8 @ 1:50 am

Announcing BayLegal’s 2023 Annual Report

The 2023 Annual Report highlights stories of how we pursue the most effective legal advocacy for our clients.

Feb 22, 2024 October 8 @ 1:50 am

DVRO & Housing Clinic Update

Our Contra Costa Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) and Housing Rights legal clinics have updated information and new in-person options.

The Latest

Sep 17, 2024 October 8 @ 1:50 am

Celebrating a Victory for the Custody Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors

In July, BayLegal filed an amicus brief in C.C. v. D.V., a case before the California Court of Appeal. Our brief supported an appeal by a survivor of serious domestic violence (represented…

Aug 30, 2024 October 8 @ 1:50 am

Bay Area Legal Aid’s Tenant Rights Initiatives in Alameda County, part four

Fighting Back Against Landlord Harassment Sometimes, conflict between landlords and tenants can escalate into harassing or threatening behavior. Some landlords might resort to harassment to force out tenants when a…

Aug 21, 2024 October 8 @ 1:50 am

Bay Area Legal Aid’s Tenant Rights Initiatives in Alameda County, part three

Preserving Housing for Tenants with Disabilities Access to legal counsel can make a huge difference in outcomes for low-income tenants facing eviction. Representation can be the deciding factor in successfully…

Aug 19, 2024 October 8 @ 1:50 am

BayLegal Attorneys on Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) Programs in the Daily Journal

We are proud to announce publication in the Daily Journal of an informative overview of the recent surge of Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) programs in California. BayLegal attorneys Jessica Mark…

Aug 14, 2024 October 8 @ 1:50 am

Bay Area Legal Aid’s Tenant Rights Initiatives in Alameda County, part two

Defending the Right to Liveable Housing BayLegal’s housing attorneys and advocates fight for our clients’ rights to housing free from discrimination, protection from unlawful evictions, and maintenance of housing vouchers…

Aug 7, 2024 October 8 @ 1:50 am

Bay Area Legal Aid’s Tenant Rights Initiatives in Alameda County

Supporting a Tenant’s Sobriety BayLegal frequently advocates for tenants in Alameda County seeking reasonable accommodations from landlords and property managers. Our advocacy helps low-income renters access services and changes to…

Jul 24, 2024 October 8 @ 1:50 am

BayLegal Weighs in on Critical Protections for Children

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BAY AREA LEGAL AID MEDIA CONTACT Please use the form at the bottom of this page to contact our media team. BayLegal Weighs in on Critical Protections…

Jul 11, 2024 October 8 @ 1:50 am

The Supreme Court’s Majority Decision in Johnson vs. Grants Pass Is Unacceptable and Unconsionable

We Need Compassionate and Effective Solutions to Address Homelessness and Housing Instability, Not Criminalization – the Supreme Court’s Majority Decision in Grants Pass is Unacceptable and Unconscionable   Bay Area…

Jun 22, 2024 October 8 @ 1:50 am

Update on BayLegal’s 2024 Needs Assessment Report

BayLegal wants to express its gratitude to everyone who has taken part in our 2024 Client Needs Assessment Survey process.  Nearly 800 community members and close to 90 community agencies…

Jun 21, 2024 October 8 @ 1:50 am

Celebrating a Victory for Survivors of Domestic Violence

BayLegal today joins Texas Advocacy Project and a nationwide coalition of legal aid firms and survivors’ advocacy organizations in applauding today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in US v. Rahimi. The court’s…

Impact in the Bay Area

"My BayLegal attorneys were very kind and helpful individuals. They took my case as their own, and did all the follow up very attentively. I will be forever grateful for their help."

- Freweini Solomon

"I remember as a kid, my mom received help from your agency. We stayed in our house for months to follow because of the help she received from you guys. I cannot thank you guys enough!”

- Maricela Garza

“I’ve never had anyone fight for me as hard as my BayLegal attorney did.”

- Suzanna Ramirez

2023
%
of our cases had favorable outcomes
2023
K+
individuals helped by our advocacy and litigation
2023
clients received legal representation
2023
M+
in direct economic benefits for low-income families and communities

Support That Changes Lives

We count on the support of friends like you to help us provide meaningful access to the civil justice system through quality legal assistance regardless of a client’s location, language or disability.