Memphis Area Legal Services - Covington Office - Legal Assistance
Address
899-A Highway 51 South
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-1808
AKA:
MALS
Description:
Provides legal advice and representation in selected non-criminal matters to elderly and low-income people; legal areas covered include consumer issues (such as consumer contracts and warranties); credit, collections and loan issues (but does NOT help with bankruptcies); legal problems with utilities, public benefits or housing; family law and custody issues; wills and powers of attorney, and neglect, abuse or exploitation of elderly. Also provides community legal education and outreach and help with special education issues. Maintains list of pro bono attorneys. Sponsors a legal clinic the 3rd Saturday of every other month at: First Presbyterian Church, 403 South Main Street, Covington, TN 38019 (see website for schedule).
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:30 - 5:00 pm
Intake Process:
Tipton County residents call 901-476-1808 for pre-screening. Fayette and Lauderdale County residents call 888-207-6386 for pre-screening.
Program Fees:
No fee for representation, if eligible; clients pay court costs.
Languages:
Spanish and translation services
Eligibility:
Area residents with household income within published federal guidelines (125% of federal poverty level or less) living in Fayette, Lauderdale, Tipton or Shelby County. Call for further information.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
July 11, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
899-A Highway 51 South
Covington, TN 38019
Contacts
Scottie Wilkes
Phone Numbers
In Tipton County
(901) 476-1808
Tollfree - In Fayette & Lauderdale Counties
(888) 207-6386
Services
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Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Fayette County
- Lauderdale County
- Tipton County
- Fayette 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
- Fayette County
- Lauderdale County
- Tipton County
- Fayette 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
- Fayette County
- Lauderdale County
- Tipton County
- Fayette 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
- Fayette County
- Lauderdale County
- Tipton County
- Fayette 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
- Fayette County
- Lauderdale County
- Tipton County
- Fayette 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
- Fayette County
- Lauderdale County
- Tipton County
- Fayette 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
- Fayette County
- Lauderdale County
- Tipton County
- Fayette 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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