West TN Legal Services - Legal Assistance
Address
210 W Main Street
Jackson, TN 38301
(800) 372-8346
AKA:
Main Jackson Office; Legal Assistance in Lake and Obion Counties
Description:
Provides legal assistance in civil cases to individuals, families and communities. WTLS does not handle adult criminal cases, and will not take cases where a large sum of money could be won. If they are unable to take a case, they will usually refer to a private attorney. Provides legal representation for those seeking SS/SSI disability benefits, food stamp screening, education and outreach. Provides domestic abuse victims with legal assistance for divorce and orders of protection as well as legal needs assessments and related services. Provides emergency rent/utility assistance, advocacy and referrals to supportive programs for people with HIV/AIDS (see separate listing for details) Provides housing counseling in regard to the pre-purchase and pre-rental stages, home maintenance, and subsidized housing. Addresses homelessness, the enforcement of fair housing laws, and provides mortgage foreclosure assistance and eviction prevention assistance. Provides legal assistance for seniors seeking Medicaid using Qualified Income Trusts, referrals and ombudsman legal advice for seniors in long-term care facilities and their families about complaint resolution, and education on resident rights. Also help seniors trying to access benefits, senior issues with home titles, scams and identity theft, food security and consumer debt. Provides legal assistance with crime victims' compensation and advocacy. Provides consumer assistance with debt collection representation and advice. This agency serves residents of 17 West TN counties, including Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henry, Henderson, Lake, McNairy, Madison, Obion, and Weakley counties and has a main office in Jackson, with satellite offices in Dyersburg, Huntingdon and Selmer.
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Intake Process:
Call or visit website for details.main intake number for appointment (no walk ins accepted) or visit website for information (beginning in Summer 2018, persons will be able to start the intake process online through the website); does not provide help with immigration or criminal legal issues; provides legal assistance in civil cases to individuals, families and communities. WTLS does not handle criminal cases and will not handle cases in which large sums of money could be won. Some services require that applicants be low income and low asset. If WTLS is unable to take a case, they will usually refer to a private attorney.
Program Fees:
No Fee
Eligibility:
This office serves residents WITH AN INCOME BELOW 125% OF FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES IN Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Madison, McNairy, Obion and Weakley counties
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
June 15, 2023
Address Listings
Physical
141 N Third Street
Selmer, TN 38375
Physical (Primary)
210 W Main Street
Jackson, TN 38301
Physical
113 W Paris Street
Huntingdon Satellite Office
Huntingdon, TN 38344
Physical
208 S Church Avenue
Dyersburg Satellite Office
Dyersburg, TN 38024
Contacts
Cathy Clayton
Phone Numbers
TollFree
(800) 372-8346
Fax
(731) 423-2600
Legal Status:
Nonprofit (Incorporated)
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Benton County
- Carroll County
- Chester County
- Crockett County
- Decatur County
- Dyer County
- Gibson County
- Hardeman County
- Hardin County
- Haywood County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Lake County
- Madison County
- Mcnairy County
- Obion County
- Weakley County
- Benton County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Benton County
- Carroll County
- Chester County
- Crockett County
- Decatur County
- Dyer County
- Gibson County
- Hardeman County
- Hardin County
- Haywood County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Lake County
- Madison County
- Mcnairy County
- Obion County
- Weakley County
- Benton County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Benton County
- Carroll County
- Chester County
- Crockett County
- Decatur County
- Dyer County
- Gibson County
- Hardeman County
- Hardin County
- Haywood County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Lake County
- Madison County
- Mcnairy County
- Obion County
- Weakley County
- Benton County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Benton County
- Carroll County
- Chester County
- Crockett County
- Decatur County
- Dyer County
- Gibson County
- Hardeman County
- Hardin County
- Haywood County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Lake County
- Madison County
- Mcnairy County
- Obion County
- Weakley County
- Benton County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Benton County
- Carroll County
- Chester County
- Crockett County
- Decatur County
- Dyer County
- Gibson County
- Hardeman County
- Hardin County
- Haywood County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Lake County
- Madison County
- Mcnairy County
- Obion County
- Weakley County
- Benton County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Benton County
- Carroll County
- Chester County
- Crockett County
- Decatur County
- Dyer County
- Gibson County
- Hardeman County
- Hardin County
- Haywood County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Lake County
- Madison County
- Mcnairy County
- Obion County
- Weakley County
- Benton County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Benton County
- Carroll County
- Chester County
- Crockett County
- Decatur County
- Dyer County
- Gibson County
- Hardeman County
- Hardin County
- Haywood County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Lake County
- Madison County
- Mcnairy County
- Obion County
- Weakley County
- Benton County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Benton County
- Carroll County
- Chester County
- Crockett County
- Decatur County
- Dyer County
- Gibson County
- Hardeman County
- Hardin County
- Haywood County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Lake County
- Madison County
- Mcnairy County
- Obion County
- Weakley County
- Benton County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Benton County
- Carroll County
- Chester County
- Crockett County
- Decatur County
- Dyer County
- Gibson County
- Hardeman County
- Hardin County
- Haywood County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Lake County
- Madison County
- Mcnairy County
- Obion County
- Weakley County
- Benton County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Benton County
- Carroll County
- Chester County
- Crockett County
- Decatur County
- Dyer County
- Gibson County
- Hardeman County
- Hardin County
- Haywood County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Lake County
- Madison County
- Mcnairy County
- Obion County
- Weakley County
- Benton County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Benton County
- Carroll County
- Chester County
- Crockett County
- Decatur County
- Dyer County
- Gibson County
- Hardeman County
- Hardin County
- Haywood County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Lake County
- Madison County
- Mcnairy County
- Obion County
- Weakley County
- Benton County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Benton County
- Carroll County
- Chester County
- Crockett County
- Decatur County
- Dyer County
- Gibson County
- Hardeman County
- Hardin County
- Haywood County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Lake County
- Madison County
- Mcnairy County
- Obion County
- Weakley County
- Benton County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Benton County
- Carroll County
- Chester County
- Crockett County
- Decatur County
- Dyer County
- Gibson County
- Hardeman County
- Hardin County
- Haywood County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Lake County
- Madison County
- Mcnairy County
- Obion County
- Weakley County
- Benton County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Benton County
- Carroll County
- Chester County
- Crockett County
- Decatur County
- Dyer County
- Gibson County
- Hardeman County
- Hardin County
- Haywood County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Lake County
- Madison County
- Mcnairy County
- Obion County
- Weakley County
- Benton County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Benton County
- Carroll County
- Chester County
- Crockett County
- Decatur County
- Dyer County
- Gibson County
- Hardeman County
- Hardin County
- Haywood County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Lake County
- Madison County
- Mcnairy County
- Obion County
- Weakley County
- Benton County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Benton County
- Carroll County
- Chester County
- Crockett County
- Decatur County
- Dyer County
- Gibson County
- Hardeman County
- Hardin County
- Haywood County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Lake County
- Madison County
- Mcnairy County
- Obion County
- Weakley County
- Benton County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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