Birmingham Bar Association

Legal Aid in Birmingham, Alabama. The Birmingham Bar Association (BBA) is the voluntary local bar association for attorneys practicing in Jefferson County and the surrounding metropolitan Birmingham area. The BBA operates the Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program (Birmingham VLP), the local pro-bono program that pairs low-income Jefferson County residents with screened private attorneys willing to take pro-bono cases at no charge.

Phone: (205) 251-8006

Address: 2021 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama, 35203

Website: https://www.birminghambar.org/

Good to know: Birmingham Bar Association 205-251-8006 (verified 2026-05-01 via birminghambar.org). 2021 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203. Ask for the Volunteer Lawyers Program for income-qualifying pro-bono assistance, or for the Lawyer Referral Service for general lawyer-referral. Income-eligible callers may also call LSA 1-866-456-4995 directly.

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Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Bar Association

How do I contact Birmingham Bar Association?

You can call Birmingham Bar Association at (205) 251-8006 or visit 2021 2nd Avenue North in Birmingham, Alabama. Their website is https://www.birminghambar.org/.

What services does Birmingham Bar Association offer?

The Birmingham Bar Association (BBA) is the voluntary local bar association for attorneys practicing in Jefferson County and the surrounding metropolitan Birmingham area. The BBA operates the Birmingham Volunteer Lawyers Program (Birmingham VLP), the local pro-bono program that pairs low-income Jefferson County residents with screened private attorneys willing to take pro-bono cases at no charge. Priority case types: family law (divorce, custody, modification of child support

Are services at Birmingham Bar Association free or low-cost?

Many community legal aid providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Birmingham Bar Association at (205) 251-8006 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Birmingham Bar Association offer services in other languages?

Call Birmingham Bar Association at (205) 251-8006 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

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.