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Legal Aid Society is here to help! We provide free legal help to individuals with low income in certain types of civil cases. 

Do you need legal assistance but can't afford it?

Give us a call at 1-800-238-1443! Calling will assist us in evaluating your request for legal help. Please be as specific and detailed as possible. It is important that all questions be answered completely.

Note: We receive high volumes of calls everyday.  If you are unable to reach a representative, please leave a voicemail. We will need 24-48 hours to respond to your request. 

Important:

Calling us does not mean that we have accepted your case. Unfortunately, our resources are limited. We cannot help everyone who asks for our help. We are unable to take many cases, even those concerning real injustices. If your request is not accepted by our office, it does not mean it is without merit. You may wish to consult our Resources page for information on how to get other help.

If we need further information, we have your address and/or telephone number, and can request any documents necessary.

If you have a criminal case, you need to call the Public Defender’s office in the county where you are charged.

Questions?

Call 1-800-238-1443 to speak with one of our representatives.

Types of Cases We Take

Housing

We help homeowners and renters with issues such as foreclosure, reducing mortgage payments, eviction, being denied housing, and more.

Family Law and Domestic Violence

We support those facing Domestic Violence and Family Law issues, including harm, denial of access, divorce, education, adoption, power of attorney, court orders, and wills.

Immigration Help

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Health, Benefits, and Education

Get helps with health care issues, nursing home payments, community-based services, Social Security, TANF, food stamps, special education, durable powers of attorney, court orders, or wills.

Employment

We handle employment-related issues, such as: finding a job even if you have a criminal background, collecting wages, getting or keeping benefits from your job, addressing situations where you were treated unfairly, and more.

Money and Tax Issues

We can provide legal help with problems related to car repair or purchase, debt collection, student loans, bankruptcy, and issues with the IRS.

Restoration of Rights and Expungements

We will tell you what things on your criminal record you may be able to have taken off your record. This is also known as an expungement.

Areas We Serve

Click on a service area to see list of counties and office contact information.

Clarksville Office Area

Clarksville Office

Counties Served:
Stewart, Montgomery, Robertson, Houston, Dickson, Cheatham and Humphreys

Office Location:

109 South Third Street
Clarksville, TN 37040

The best way to get help is to call us at 931-552-6656 or 800-238-1443 before you come in. You will not be able to meet with a lawyer without an appointment and we may be able to help by phone or mail.

We are open from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Columbia Office Area

Columbia Office

Counties Served:
Perry, Hickman, Lewis, Maury, Marshall, Wayne, Lawrence, Giles

Office Location:

1503 Hatcher Lane, Suite 105;
Columbia, TN 38401

The best way to get help is to call us at 931-381-5533 or 800-238-1443 before you come in. You will not be able to meet with a lawyer without an appointment and we may be able to help by phone or mail.

We are open from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Nashville Area

Nashville Office

Counties Served:
Davidson, Williamson

Office Location:

1321 Murfreesboro Pike, Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37217

The best way to get help is to call us at 615-244-6610 or 800-238-1443 before you come in. You will not be able to meet with a lawyer without an appointment and we may be able to help by phone or mail.

We are open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Gallatin Office Area

Gallatin Office

Counties Served:
Macon, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Wilson

Office Location:

106 Public Square, Suite 109
Gallatin, TN 37066

The best way to get help is to call us at 615-451-1880 or 800-238-1443 before you come in. You will not be able to meet with a lawyer without an appointment and we may be able to help by phone or mail.

We are open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Murfreesboro Office Area

Murfreesboro Office

Counties Served:
Cannon, Rutherford

Office Location:

526 North Walnut Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

The best way to get help is to call us at 615-890-0905 or 800-238-1443 before you come in. You will not be able to meet with a lawyer without an appointment and we may be able to help by phone or mail.

We are open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Tullahoma Office Area

Tullahoma Office

Counties Served:
Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln, Moore, Warren

Office Location:

281 Industrial Blvd.
Tullahoma, TN 37388

The best way to get help is to call us at 931-455-7000 or 800-238-1443 before you come in. You will not be able to meet with a lawyer without an appointment and we may be able to help by phone or mail.

We are open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Cookeville Office Area

Cookeville Office

Counties Served:
Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Van Buren, White

Office Location:

9 South Jefferson Avenue, Suite 102
Cookeville, Tennessee 38501

The best way to get help is to call us at 931-528-7436 or 800-238-1443 before you come in. You will not be able to meet with a lawyer without an appointment and we may be able to help by phone or mail.

Oak Ridge Office Area

Oak Ridge Office

Counties Served:
Anderson, Campbell, Claiborne, Morgan, Roane, Scott,, Union

Office Location:

575 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Suite 201
Oak Ridge, TN 37830

The best way to get help is to call us at 865-483-8454 or 800-238-1443 before you come in. You will not be able to meet with a lawyer without an appointment and we may be able to help by phone or mail.

If we are unable to take your case...

We take in as many cases as we can, but unfortunately, we don't have enough lawyers for everyone. If we can't take your case, don't worry, there are options available.

Free Legal Clinics

We may still be able to provide you with one-time legal advice at one of our free legal help clinics. Check out our website for Legal Help Clinic dates and times.

Self-Help Resources

Sometimes, all you need is information or guidance to handle your legal problem on your own. Our booklets may be of help to you. Browse through our self-help videos and legal help booklets to see what suits your needs.