Legal Aid Society of Middle TN and the Cumberlands - Columbia
Address
1121 Trotwood Avenue
Suite 4
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-5533
AKA:
LAS
Description:
Provides free legal services to low-income individuals for civil cases only.
Examples of cases include:
- Domestic violence
- Employment (e.g wage claims, discrimination)
- Family (divorce, foster care, education issues, etc.)
- Health (e.g living wills, nursing home issues, and access to TennCare, Medicare, Medicaid)
- Housing (e.g Renters' rights, landlord disputes)
- Money (e.g predatory loans, Getting TANF or SNAP, payment for crime victims)
Hours:
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Intake Process:
Call ahead to ensure your case can be taken. Appointment will be made after initial phone conversation. Do not walk in without appointment
Clients will need to bring all documents related to case
Program Fees:
No fee
Languages:
Tele-interpreter available
Eligibility:
Low-income individuals who need legal help, but are not at risk of being sentenced to prison. Serves Giles, Hickman, Maury, Marshall, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry, and Wayne County
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
October 10, 2022
Volunteer Opportunities:
Call for more information
Address Listings
Mailing
PO Box 1256
Columbia, TN 38402
Physical (Primary)
1121 Trotwood Avenue
Suite 4
Columbia, TN 38401
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Columbia Office - Main Number
(931) 381-5533
Columbia Office - Toll Free
(866) 660-7164
Regional - Toll Free
(800) 238-1443
Services
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Description
Assist with operational and clerical tasks, such as, answering the phone, handle general office work, assist attorneys in gathering information and materials, and other necessary work, depending on the office's needs and the experience of the volunteer. Volunteers should be available for at least 10 hours per week and anticipate being able to assist for at least 8 weeks.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Volunteers should be available for at least 10 hours per week and anticipate being able to assist for at least 8 weeks.
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Call for more information
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Giles County
- Hickman County
- Lawrence County
- Lewis County
- Marshall County
- Maury County
- Perry County
- Wayne County
- Giles 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.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides free legal services to low-income individuals for civil cases only. Cannot defend clients with criminal cases that might involve a prison sentence. If Legal Aid Society is unable to accept the case, they might be able to offer one-time legal advice or provide referrals to other agencies. May be able to represent the following cases: Reentry Screening/Criminal Expungement Employment Cases Family and Domestic Violence Cases Health and Benefits Cases Housing Cases Money and Tax Cases TN Senior Law Alliance Immigration Consumer Law
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Required Documents
Any documents relevant to the case
Eligibility
Low-income individuals who need legal help, but are not at risk of being sentenced to prison. Serves Giles, Hickman, Maury, Marshall, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry, and Wayne County
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Call ahead to ensure your case can be taken. Appointment will be made after initial phone conversation. Do not walk in without appointment.
Languages
Tele-interpreter services available
Service Area
Giles, Hickman, Maury, Marshall, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry and Wayne County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Giles County
- Hickman County
- Lawrence County
- Lewis County
- Marshall County
- Maury County
- Perry County
- Wayne County
- Giles 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.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Lawyers willing to provide pro bono services to low-income individuals can volunteer for a couple of hours monthly at legal clinics or provide direct representation to individual clients either in person or remotely. Law students, interpreters, and paralegals are also welcome to volunteer at legal clinics.
Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Eligibility
Lawyers or non-lawyers willing to volunteer to assist customers
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
Fill out the registration form on the website under the Volunteer Lawyers Program or email VLP@las.org for more information. For lawyers, fill out the VLP Registration Form (Lawyer). For non-attorney volunteers, fill out the VLP Registration Form (Non-Lawyers).
Service Area
Giles, Hickman, Maury, Marshall, Lawrence, Lewis, Perry and Wayne County
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Giles County
- Hickman County
- Lawrence County
- Lewis County
- Marshall County
- Maury County
- Perry County
- Wayne County
- Giles 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.
Telephone Numbers
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