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How Legal Aid of East Tennessee Helps You

Many people face legal problems that can impact their home, safety, money, or family. Legal Aid of East Tennessee offers free civil legal help to people who qualify. This page explains the key benefits of getting help from our team.

When you reach out to us, we help you understand your rights and the steps you can take. Our staff listens, gives legal advice, and may offer representation in certain cases. These services can make a real difference when you are facing a civil legal problem. Below are the main benefits of working with Legal Aid of East Tennessee.

Benefits of Legal Aid

  • Local Staff Serving 26 East Tennessee Counties
  • Educational Materials You Can Use Anytime
  • A Nonprofit Law Firm With 60 Years of Service

Areas of Legal Advice

  • Free Civil Legal Help
  • Support With Housing & Eviction Issues
  • Help With Public Benefits Problems
  • Information to Help You Plan Your Next Steps
  • Protection for Older Adults
  • Help Understanding Your Rights
  • Guidance in Family & Safety Matters
Ready to Get Help?

If you think you may qualify for free civil legal help, visit our application page. You can learn how to apply, what to expect, and how to reach the office that serves you.

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Knoxville

607 W Summit Hill Dr. SW
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 637-0484
Knox, Loudon, and Sevier counties

Knoxville Eviction Prevention Program
(865) 371-8730

Chattanooga

100 W Martin Luther King Blvd., Ste 402
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 756-4013
Toll-Free (800) 572-7457
Bledsoe, Hamilton, Marion, Rhea,
and Sequatchie counties

The Chattanooga Eviction Prevention Initiative
(423) 710-9432

Cleveland

270 N Ocoee St.
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 303-2266
Toll-Free (800) 572-7457
Bradley, Meigs, McMinn, Monroe,
and Polk counties

Maryville

307 Ellis Ave.
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 981-1818
Blount County

Johnson City

207 East Main Street, Suite 3C
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-8311
Toll-Free (800) 821-1312
Carter, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson,
Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington counties

Morristown

1001 W. 2nd North St.
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 587-4850
Toll-Free (800) 821-1309
Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen,
and Jefferson counties

For abusive, violent, and trafficking situations, please contact one of the family justice centers listed below:

Knoxville

Family Justice Center
400 Harriet Tubman
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 215-6830

Chattanooga

Family Justice Center
5705 Uptain Road
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 643-7604

Johnson City

Family Justice Center
196 Montgomery St.
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 722-3720

Branch House - Sullivan County

Family Justice Center
313 Foothills Dr
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 574-7233

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Since 1965, Legal Aid of East Tennessee has worked to build stronger communities and improve lives by providing high-quality legal services free of charge to qualifying individuals. Our attorneys listen, give advice, and represent clients in certain cases, to help people with serious civil legal problems.

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