Find Legal Aid in Asheville, NC: Free Legal Help for Low-Income Residents

LegalAidOffices.com provides a comprehensive list of all legal aid offices in Asheville, North Carolina, 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 North Carolina - Asheville Office Email Website Learn more 547 Haywood Road
  Asheville, NC - 28806
  (866) 219-5262
  Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people in order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers to economic opportunity. We provide free legal help to low-income North Carolinians in civil cases involving basic human needs like safety, shelter, income and more. We do not handle criminal cases or civil cases on behalf of prisoners. We do not handle personal injury cases or traffic cases. We do not handle divorce, alimony, spousal support and equitable distribution cases except in extra...See Full Details
  

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  Pisgah Legal Services - Asheville Office Email Website Learn more 62 Charlotte Street
  Asheville, NC - 28801
  (828) 253-0406
  Pisgah Legal Services seeks to pursue justice by providing legal assistance and advocacy to help low-income people in Western North Carolina meet their basic needs and improve their lives. We provide free civil legal aid to people who live in poverty and improve systems and policies that impact the lives of thousands of low-income people. PLS does not handle criminal cases. We do not usually handle cases where a private attorney could receive a fee as part of money awarded by a court or agency. We do not usually handle personal injury cases, divorces, bankruptcies, property transactions, or tr...See Full Details
  

Area Legal Aid Offices

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

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  Pisgah Legal Services - Marshall Office Email Website Learn more 32 North Main St.
  Marshall, NC - 28753
  (828) 210-3788
  Pisgah Legal Services seeks to pursue justice by providing legal assistance and advocacy to help low-income people in Western North Carolina meet their basic needs and improve their lives. We provide free civil legal aid to people who live in poverty and improve systems and policies that impact the lives of thousands of low-income people. PLS does not handle criminal cases. We do not usually handle cases where a private attorney could receive a fee as part of money awarded by a court or agency. We do not usually handle personal injury cases, divorces, bankruptcies, property transactions, or tr...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 17 miles from Asheville
  

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  Pisgah Legal Services - Hendersonville Office Email Website Learn more 440 S. Church Street
  Hendersonville, NC - 28792
  (828) 692-7622
  Pisgah Legal Services seeks to pursue justice by providing legal assistance and advocacy to help low-income people in Western North Carolina meet their basic needs and improve their lives. We provide free civil legal aid to people who live in poverty and improve systems and policies that impact the lives of thousands of low-income people. PLS does not handle criminal cases. We do not usually handle cases where a private attorney could receive a fee as part of money awarded by a court or agency. We do not usually handle personal injury cases, divorces, bankruptcies, property transactions, or tr...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 19 miles from Asheville
  

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  Pisgah Legal Services - Brevard Office Email Website Learn more 137 N. Broad Street
  Brevard, NC - 28712
  (800) 489-6144
  Pisgah Legal Services seeks to pursue justice by providing legal assistance and advocacy to help low-income people in Western North Carolina meet their basic needs and improve their lives. We provide free civil legal aid to people who live in poverty and improve systems and policies that impact the lives of thousands of low-income people. PLS does not handle criminal cases. We do not usually handle cases where a private attorney could receive a fee as part of money awarded by a court or agency. We do not usually handle personal injury cases, divorces, bankruptcies, property transactions, or tr...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 26 miles from Asheville
  

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 North Carolina Bar.

North Carolina Cities

• Ahoskie (1)
• Asheville (2)
• Brevard (1)
• Charlotte (3)
• Concord (1)
• Durham (1)
• Fayetteville (1)
• Gastonia (1)
• Greensboro (1)
• Greenville (1)
• Hayesville (1)
• Hendersonville (1)
• Marshall (1)
• Morganton (1)
• Pembroke (1)
• Pittsboro (1)
• Raleigh (4)
• Rutherfordton (1)
• Sylva (1)
• Wilmington (1)
• Wilson (1)
• Winston Salem (1)

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