Legal Aid Society of Middle TN and the Cumberlands - Cookeville

AKA:

LAS

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.

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 8:00 am - 4:30 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 Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Van Buren, and White County.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

March 23, 2016

Volunteer Opportunities:

Call managing attorney for more information. Will need to send resume and cover letter

Address Listings

Contacts

Phone Numbers