Bay Area Legal Aid – Alameda County (Free Legal Services)
Legal Aid — Free Legal Services in Oakland, California. Free civil legal services for low-income Alameda County residents including housing/eviction defense, domestic violence, immigration, public benefits (Medi-Cal disputes), elder law, and consumer protection. Bay Area Legal Aid is one of the Bay Area's largest nonprofit legal providers serving 20,000+ clients annually.
Phone: (510) 982-1300
Address: 1735 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, California, 94612
Website: https://www.baylegal.org
Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese
Services offered: Housing, eviction defense, domestic violence, immigration, public benefits, Medi-Cal disputes, elder law, consumer protection
Ages served: All ages
Insurance & payment accepted: No Fee (income-qualifying)
Good to know: Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. Apply at baylegal.org or call for intake.
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Frequently asked questions about Bay Area Legal Aid – Alameda County (Free Legal Services)
How do I contact Bay Area Legal Aid – Alameda County (Free Legal Services)?
You can call Bay Area Legal Aid – Alameda County (Free Legal Services) at (510) 982-1300 or visit 1735 Telegraph Avenue in Oakland, California. Their website is https://www.baylegal.org.
What services does Bay Area Legal Aid – Alameda County (Free Legal Services) offer?
Bay Area Legal Aid – Alameda County (Free Legal Services) offers Housing, eviction defense, domestic violence, immigration, public benefits, Medi-Cal disputes, elder law, consumer protection. Serves All ages. Free civil legal services for low-income Alameda County residents including housing/eviction defense, domestic violence, immigration, public benefits (Medi-Cal disputes), elder law, and consumer protection. Bay Area Legal Aid is one of the Bay Area's largest nonprofit legal providers serving 20,000+
Are services at Bay Area Legal Aid – Alameda County (Free Legal Services) free or low-cost?
Many community legal aid providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Bay Area Legal Aid – Alameda County (Free Legal Services) reports accepting: No Fee (income-qualifying). Call Bay Area Legal Aid – Alameda County (Free Legal Services) at (510) 982-1300 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.
What languages does Bay Area Legal Aid – Alameda County (Free Legal Services) support?
Bay Area Legal Aid – Alameda County (Free Legal Services) reports providing services in: English, Spanish, Cantonese. If you need another language, ask about translation services or call 988 for free crisis support in English and Spanish.
Who is eligible for services at Bay Area Legal Aid – Alameda County (Free Legal Services)?
Bay Area Legal Aid – Alameda County (Free Legal Services) reports serving All ages. Accepted insurance/payment: No Fee (income-qualifying). Eligibility can also depend on income, residency, and the specific service needed — call (510) 982-1300 to confirm before visiting.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.
In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.