Find Legal Aid in Nashville, TN: Free Legal Help for Low-Income Residents

LegalAidOffices.com provides a comprehensive list of all legal aid offices in Nashville, Tennessee, 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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  Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services Email Website Learn more 50 Vantage Way
  Nashville, TN - 37228
  (888) 395-9297
  The Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (TALS) is a statewide nonprofit organization committed to empowering its constituencies, especially those in need, providing visionary and effective leadership, serving the public interest by improving access to civil legal assistance, promoting and modeling diversity and inclusiveness, advocating for justice for those in need, and advancing collaboration and building consensus among providers of legal services for the common good. ...See Full Details
  

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  Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands - Nashville Office Email Website Learn more 1321 Murfreesboro Pike
  Nashville, TN - 37217
  (615) 244-6610
  Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands is a private, non-profit organization that provides free legal services to people with low income. We do not take criminal cases. We only do civil cases cases where you yourself will not be sent to jail. We take as many cases as we can. We are sorry we dont have enough lawyers for everyone. What if we cant take your case? We still may be able to give you one-time legal advice. Or tell you where else you can get help. We also have booklets on this website. They may help you with your legal problem. Please call before you come in. Call 1-...See Full Details
  

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  Disability Rights Tennessee - Nashville Office Email Website Learn more 2 International Plaza
  Nashville, TN - 37217
  (615) 298-1080
  Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT) provides services to people with disabilities across the state with numerous issues, including employment discrimination, safety in schools, abuse and neglect, and access to community resources and services. You can apply online or by phone at 800-342-1660....See Full Details
  

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  Tennessee Justice Center Email Website Learn more 211 7th Ave. N.
  Nashville, TN - 37219
  (615) 255-0331
  The Tennessee Justice Center is a non-profit law firm that serves vulnerable families. TJC has used the law to advocate for the voiceless, hold government accountable and improve health and financial security for hundreds of thousands of families in every part of our state. We serve people whose circumstances are extraordinarily difficult and who confront obstacles that without the aid of the law are insurmountable. Clients include children suffering from chronic health conditions, mothers unable to access prenatal care, families struggling to get quality nursing home care for elderly relativ...See Full Details
  

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  Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors Email Website Learn more 2195 Nolensville Pike
  Nashville, TN - 37211
  (615) 835-2512
  Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors provides affordable, high-quality immigration legal services to immigrants, educates the public and faith-based communities about issues related to immigration, and advocates for immigrant rights. They accept clients at the offices or at one of their many intake clinics throughout the year. Attorneys and volunteers facilitate DACA applications, U Visa petitions and a range of complex cases. Provide application assistance and legal reviews at regular clinics and by special appointment only. Please call to schedule an appointment. ...See Full Details
  

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  TRLA Legal Aid - Southern Migrant Legal Services Email Website Learn more 311 Plus Park Blvd
  Nashville, TN - 37217
  (615) 538-0725
  Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) is a non-profit organization that provides free legal services to low-income residents in sixty-eight counties of Southwest Texas, and represents migrant and seasonal farm workers throughout the state of Texas and six southern states: Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas. In addition, TRLA operates public defender programs in several Southwest Texas counties, representing the poor who are accused of felonies, misdemeanors and juvenile crimes. TRLA is the third largest legal services provider in the nation and the largest in the sta...See Full Details
  

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 Tennessee Bar.

Tennessee Cities

• Blountville (1)
• Chattanooga (4)
• Clarksville (1)
• Cleveland (1)
• Columbia (1)
• Cookeville (1)
• Covington (1)
• Dyersburg (1)
• Gallatin (1)
• Huntingdon (1)
• Jackson (1)
• Johnson City (2)
• Knoxville (3)
• Maryville (1)
• Memphis (3)
• Morristown (1)
• Murfreesboro (1)
• Nashville (6)
• Oak Ridge (1)
• Selmer (1)
• Tullahoma (1)

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