Do You Qualify?

Legal Aid of Manasota provides free civil legal services to residents of Sarasota and Manatee counties who have limited income and assets. To find out if you qualify please call one of our offices or apply online using the form below.

Legal Aid of Manasota can help with matters such as living wills, advanced directives, guardianships and healthcare surrogates. We support SPARCC (Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center) in helping clients/domestic violence survivors and their children free themselves from their abusers. We provide legal aid for area nonprofits.

Eligibility for most services is based on residency and an annual income that meets the federal government guidelines for poverty. We can assist you in determining whether or not you meet the criteria.

Nonprofit –  If you are a Florida Nonprofit Organization in need of assistance please click here.

If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact our Sarasota Office at (941) 366-0038 or our Manatee Office at (941) 747-1628.