Across 26 counties — from Chattanooga to the Tri Cities — Legal Aid of East Tennessee provides civil legal representation for those who need it most. The elderly. Victims of domestic violence. Low-income families. All those who face a legal challenge yet don’t have the vital assistance they need. Every day, we proudly answer the call for high-quality legal services that help change lives and improve 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 serves families of all kinds to help them stay safe and healthy. 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 matters crucial to family health and wellbeing. These are designed to help you advocate for yourself or your family in the State of Tennessee.
LAET serves families of all kinds to help them stay safe and healthy. 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 matters crucial to family health and wellbeing. These are designed to help you advocate for yourself or your family in 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, please reach out to one of our offices.
Hamilton County- (423) 756-4013
Knox County- (865) 637-0484
Hotline for All Other Counties– (866) 333-1505 (Specifically for eviction & landlord/tenant issues only)
(Please note the Hotline area code is 866, not 865)
Hotline Counties:
Bledsoe | Blount | Bradley | Carter | Cocke | Grainger | Greene | Hamblen | Hancock | Hawkins | Jefferson | Johnson | Loudon | Marion | Meigs | McMinn| Monroe | Polk | Rhea | Sequatchie | Sevier | Sullivan | Unicoi | Washington
Senior citizens are some of the most vulnerable members of our communities. More and more Tennesseans age 60 and older live in poverty and face financial insecurity, housing instability, difficulties accessing benefits and healthcare, and exploitation and abuse. Often, they may not be able to afford a private attorney and are left isolated and unprepared to navigate complicated issues and legal systems.
Our services are free of charge to qualifying seniors.
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:
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
