Find Legal Aid in Ashland, KY: Free Legal Help for Low-Income Residents

LegalAidOffices.com provides a comprehensive list of all legal aid offices in Ashland, Kentucky, including their contact information, addresses, and the types of legal services they offer.

Our listings include such as type of law (Domestic violence, family law, housing rental evictions or home foreclosures, public assistance such as medicaid, food stamps, SSI Disability, SSDI benefits, public housing evictions, disability beneifts, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is legal aid?
Legal aid is free or low-cost legal assistance for people who cannot afford to hire a private lawyer. Legal aid organizations can help people with a wide range of legal problems, including family law, criminal law, civil law, and immigration law.

Who is eligible for legal aid?
Eligibility for legal aid varies depending on the specific legal aid organization and the type of legal problem. However, most legal aid organizations have income guidelines that must be met. Some legal aid organizations also have other eligibility requirements, such as residency requirements or citizenship requirements.

How much does legal aid cost?
Legal aid services are free or low-cost. The amount you pay will depend on your income and the type of legal services you receive.

How do I apply for legal aid?
To apply for legal aid, you will need to contact a legal aid organization and complete an application form. The application form will ask you for information about your income, assets, and the legal problem you are facing.

How long does it take to get legal aid?
The amount of time it takes to get legal aid varies depending on the legal aid organization and the type of legal problem you have. However, most legal aid organizations will try to process applications as quickly as possible.

Choose from the list below to find a legal aid office that can help you.

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  Legal Aid of the Bluegrass - Ashland Office Email Website Learn more 1616 Greenup Ave.
  Ashland, KY - 41101
  (606) 329-1321
  The Northern Kentucky Legal Aid Society, established in 1967, merged with Northeast Kentucky Legal Services in 1997 to serve 4 urban and 19 rural counties with offices in Covington, Morehead and Ashland. In 2002, this organization merged with Central Kentucky Legal Services in Lexington to become the Legal Aid of the Bluegrass serving 33 counties. Our mission is to resolve the most important problems of low income and other vulnerable people by providing high quality legal assistance through direct representation, education, advice, advocacy and coordination with other community resources. We...See Full Details
  

Area Legal Aid Offices

Due to the low number of listings in Ashland, we have added area listings below. All listings are within 30 miles of Ashland.

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  Legal Aid of West Virginia - Huntington Office Email Website Learn more 1005 Sixth Avenue
  Huntington, WV - 25701
  (304) 697-2070
  Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV) is the state's primary provider of civil legal aid and advocacy services. Our mission is to ensure that the most vulnerable among us - low-income families, seniors, victims of domestic violence, the disabled - have an equal shot at justice, in the courtroom and in their communities. Legal Aid receives grants so that we can provide help for free. We do not charge a fee for our services, but if we take your case you may have to pay certain court costs or other related expenses. To get help from Legal Aid attorneys and staff you must generally meet certain eligib...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 11 miles from Ashland
  

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  Southeastern Ohio Legal Services - Portsmouth Office Email Website Learn more 800 Gallia Street
  Portsmouth, OH - 45662
  (740) 354-7563
  Southeastern Ohio Legal Services (SEOLS) is civil legal aid. Civil legal aid helps keep our justice system fair for all regardless of how much money you have. EOLS provides access to legal help so people can protect their livelihoods, their health, their homes and their families. SEOLS provides legal assistance for people who cannot afford an attorney through representation and easy-to-understand information about your legal rights. This includes information about how to get into court, what to do when in court or what to do when dealing with government agencies. SEOLS also provides easy-to-co...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 27 miles from Ashland
  

Tips for Getting Free Legal Aid

Contact the legal aid offices from the list above.

1. Apply for government programs.
There are a number of government programs that provide legal assistance to low-income individuals and families.

2. Check with local law schools.
Many law schools have legal clinics that offer free or low-cost legal services to the public.

3. Ask for pro bono help.
Pro bono is Latin for "for the good of the public." Pro bono lawyers are lawyers who volunteer their time to provide free legal services to low-income individuals and families. To find a pro bono lawyer, you can contact a legal aid organization or the State of Kentucky Bar.

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• Owensboro (1)
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• Prestonsburg (2)
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• Somerset (1)
• Whitesburg (1)

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