LEGAL INFORMATION CENTER
George E. Edgecomb Courthouse
800 E. Twiggs Street, Room 203
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 864-2280

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The Legal Information Center is a free program to provide information to people who are representing themselves in family law, landlord/tenant, or small claims cases in Hillsborough County. The Legal Information Center attorney assists people on a walk-in basis -- first come, first served. No appointments are scheduled.
The walk-in hours change each day. Call (813) 864-2280 the day you plan to come to verify our hours. The Legal Information Center is operated by Bay Area Legal Services, a non-profit law firm. Funding for this program is provided by the law firm of Fowler White and TECO Energy.

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INFORMATION CENTER SCHEDULE FOR: March 15 - 19

Date	Hours	Hours of operation are also available via phone at (813) 864-2280.
Thursday, 3/11	Closed
Friday, 3/12	9 am - 11 am
MARCH 15 - 19

Monday, 3/15	Closed
Tuesday, 3/16	9 am - 1 pm
Wednesday, 3/17	11 am - 1 pm
Thursday, 3/18	9 am - 1 pm
Friday, 3/19	9 am - 11 am

Please note that the location of the Legal Information Center is 800 E. Twiggs St., Room 203.

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WHERE CAN I GET…	Bay Area Legal Services1	Legal Information Center2	Family Forms Clinic3	Lawyer Referral Service4	Clerk of Court5	Mediation & Diversion6
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	1Bay Area Legal Services is a non-profit public interest law firm providing free legal services and representation to eligible clients in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties. Call 813-232-1343 or 800-625-2257 to be screened for an appointment.	2The Legal Information Center is a free program providing legal information to self-represented litigants in the areas of family law, landlord/tenant, and small claims. Call 813-864-2280, for information and hours.	3The Family Forms Clinic is a free program to help self-represented litigants in Hillsborough County complete court-approved family law forms. Call 813-864-2280, for information and hours.	4Lawyer Referral Service is a program of the Hillsborough County Bar Association to assist people in finding an attorney for consultation or representation. There is a $50 referral fee for free 1/2 hour consultation. 813-221-7780	5Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court provides the record keeping and support services that keep Hillsborough County's courts running smoothly. 3 locations in downtown Tampa, Plant City, Brandon, and Ruskin. Call (813) 276-8100 for information.	6Mediation & Diversion Services is a program of the Hillsborough County courts. Trained mediators work with parties involved in disputes to help them reach mutually acceptable resolutions. Call (813) 272-5642 for information. Community Mediation & Small Claims services are free.