Across 26 counties comprising East Tennessee, Legal Aid of East Tennessee provides free civil legal representation for some of the region’s most vulnerable.
Every single day, LAET proudly provides high-quality legal services which aid in truly changing lives and strengthening communities.
Whether you’re facing harassment from bill collectors or looking for options to address financial hardships involving your home or assets, the following resources can help you navigate several common issues.
LAET proudly serves families and offers services to assist in keeping them safe, knowledgeable, and health.
The practice of family law includes adoption, divorce, parenting plans, juvenile emancipation, and orders of protection. Below, you’ll find resources related to family law, as well as other critical topics. They are designed to help you advocate for yourself or your family in the State of Tennessee.
Please note: If you are in immediate danger due to a domestic violence situation, call 9-1-1.
LAET partners with local family justice centers throughout our 26-county catchment area, and information on those collaborative efforts can be accessed here or by visiting the “Who We Are: Family Justice Centers” tab.
As with all materials on this website, the downloadable resources related to domestic violence are valid only within the State of Tennessee.
Tenants, landlords, and homeowners all have unique rights in the State of Tennessee. Here are resources to understand how to advocate for housing justice and navigate issues of property.
If you have any questions about eviction prevention and live in either Knox County or Hamilton County, you may contact please reach out to one of those offices.
LAET’s Eviction Prevention Initiative for Chattanooga and Hamilton County – (423) 710-9432, or visit Rent423.com (this website is maintained by LAET)
LAET’s Eviction Prevention Program for Knox County – (865) 371-8730
For all other counties within LAET’s service area, please contact the nearest LAET office.
Statistics sadly indicate increasing numbers of Tennesseans aged 60+ live in poverty. More are facing financial insecurity, housing instability, difficulties accessing benefits and healthcare, exploitation, and abuse.
When grant funding allows, LAET can provide services are free of charge to qualifying individuals aged 60+.
The Social Security Disability Process
Seniors: Legal Diagnostic (Coming Soon!)
Seniors: Social Security (Coming Soon!)
Other:
First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
East Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
If you need to contact Legal Aid of East Tennessee, you may call any of our offices listed below:
607 W Summit Hill Dr. SW
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 637-0484
Knox, Loudon, and Sevier Counties
Eviction Prevention Program
4450 Walker Blvd., Suite C
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 371-8730
Knox County
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
311 W. Walnut St.
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-8311
Toll Free (800) 821-1312
Carter, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington Counties
270 N. Ocoee St.
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 303-2266
Toll Free (800) 572-7457
Bradley, Meigs, McMinn, Monroe, and Polk Counties
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 our family justice centers listed below:
Family Justice Center
400 Harriet Tubman
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 215-6830
Family Justice Center
5705 Uptain Road
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 643-7604
Family Justice Center
196 Montgomery St.
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 722-3720
Family Justice Center
313 Foothills Dr
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 574-7233
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