Gulfcoast Legal Services

Gulfcoast Legal Services Changing Lives Through Justice, GLS is a nonprofit legal aid organization serving Florida's Gulfcoast

Happy Pride to all of our staff, clients, & followers that have a reason to celebrate. Thank you for being you!
06/01/2026

Happy Pride to all of our staff, clients, & followers that have a reason to celebrate. Thank you for being you!

Please be aware that all of our offices are closed today in observance of Memorial Day. Thank you to those that have pai...
05/25/2026

Please be aware that all of our offices are closed today in observance of Memorial Day. Thank you to those that have paid the ultimate price. Day

Please note that our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Thank you!
05/21/2026

Please note that our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Thank you!

Happy Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! In honor of this, today we want to take a moment to talk about H...
05/15/2026

Happy Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! In honor of this, today we want to take a moment to talk about Hong Yen Chang (1859-1926). He was the first Chinese attorney in the US. Originally from Guandong, China, Mr. Chang came to America as a student of the Chinese Educational Mission in 1872. He graduated from Columbia Law in 1886. Due to the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, Mr. Chang was not eligible for citizenship, nor bar admittance in the state of New York. He saw the challenges his community faced due to cultural and linguistic differences, and he wanted to help bridge the gap. After fighting for two years, he was granted naturalization in 1888. New York state went on to pass a special act in 1887 that allowed him to sit for the Bar Exam. In 1888, Hong Yen Chang passed the New York Bar Exam, becoming the first Chinese Attorney in the United States. He spent his career making space for other Asian and Chinese people to succeed in new fields. Amongst his many endeavors, he spent some time as an active member of the Chinese Diplomatic Service, serving in Washinton, DC before his retirement in 1920.

HAPPY ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH (AAPI MONTH)!!! Did you know that May was dubbed AAPI Month by Co...
05/13/2026

HAPPY ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH (AAPI MONTH)!!! Did you know that May was dubbed AAPI Month by Congress in 1992? This month is set aside to celebrate & honor culture & legacy. According to the American Bar Association, only 2% of attorneys in America identify as Asian! Stay tuned this month as we honor some AAPI trailblazers in the legal world.

04/30/2026

Meet Paul, one of the dedicated attorneys on our Financial Stability Team. ⚖️
Through his work, he helps individuals and families overcome legal barriers, protect their financial well-being, and build a stronger future.

We’re proud to have passionate advocates like Paul working to make a difference in our community every day.

EXTRA EXTRA! Take a peek and see what we were up to last week! Students Pictured: Anna Gorman, Caroline Griffith, and S...
04/27/2026

EXTRA EXTRA! Take a peek and see what we were up to last week!

Students Pictured: Anna Gorman, Caroline Griffith, and Sarah Joyner.

Students & attorneys, if you have been following all week & want to get involved as an intern, extern or volunteer, reac...
04/24/2026

Students & attorneys, if you have been following all week & want to get involved as an intern, extern or volunteer, reach out to the appropriate director.

Interns, Volunteers, & Externs have the possibility of being assigned to any of our 6 units at GLS. Housing, Special Pro...
04/23/2026

Interns, Volunteers, & Externs have the possibility of being assigned to any of our 6 units at GLS. Housing, Special Projects, Immigration, Financial Stability, Family, & Pro Bono. Each unit provides a unique experience in a different area of law with its own set of skills. We asked everyone what are some of the most valuable skills they have learned so far.

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501 First Avenue North, Suite #420
Saint Petersburg, FL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(727) 821-0726

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