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Free Legal Aid in Nashville<\/h1>\n
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The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n<\/section>\n

Do you have a legal issue, but can\u2019t afford to hire an attorney? There are many free or low-cost legal service<\/a> options for residents in the \u201cPeach Capital.\u201d The main ways are through legal assistance programs such as Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands<\/a>, a nonprofit legal organization providing free legal aid to low-income residents and seniors, <\/b>or through the law school clinics. There may be income limits that apply for you to qualify for free\/low-cost help. Contact the specific agency to learn more. Below is a list of several organizations available to help you.<\/p>\n

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    \n \n American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    P. O. Box 120160<\/p>\n \n

    \n Nashville,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37212<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (615) 320-7142\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Discrimination, Election and Voting, Freedom Speech, Freedom of Religion, Immigration Rights, LGBT Rights, Privacy, Police Practices, Jail and Prison Conditions, and other issues of fair treatment by government.<\/p>\n

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    Good to Know<\/b>: The ACLU does not usually assist in the following types of cases: criminal defense or post-conviction appeals, divorce or child custody disputes, property disputes, tax problems, workers compensation issues, consumer complaints, landlord-tenant disputes, building code issues and complaints about lawyers or judges. To apply for services, fill out an intake form.<\/a><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    300 Deaderick Street<\/p>\n \n

    \n Nashville,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37201<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (800) 238-1443\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Adoption, Bankruptcy, Child support Collection \/ Modification, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Driver’s License Problems, Eviction, Foreclosure, Garnishment, Guardianship, Landlord Repairs, Paternity, Public Housing, Social Security Disability Income & Overpayments, Tax<\/p>\n

    Good to Know:<\/b> This agency takes cases from Davidson and Williamson counties only. They do not handle criminal cases, but will assist domestic violence victims.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n \n Nashville Bar Association\/Dial-A-Lawyer\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n \n

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    \n Tel: (615) 242-9272\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Good to Know: <\/b>The Bar Association conducts a public Dial-A-Lawyer program on the first Tuesday of each month, between 6pm and 8pm. Volunteer attorneys from the Nashville Bar Association answer your general legal questions.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Disability Law<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Disability Law & Advocacy Center of Tennessee\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    2416 21st Ave S<\/p>\n \n

    Suite 100<\/p>\n

    \n Nashville,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37212<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (615) 298-1080\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Disability, Domestic Violence, Abuse, Neglect, Public Benefits<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This is a statewide service providing assistance and referrals to legal service agencies. Call to learn intake procedures.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Domestic Violence<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n YMCA Nashville\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    1608 Woodmont Blvd<\/p>\n \n

    \n Nashville,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37215<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (615) 269-9922\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: YMCA provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Programs include Crisis Services, hospital advocacy, shelter, counseling, support groups, and an empowerment program. They will also help you fill out court forms and accompany you to court.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Employment Law<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Workers\u2019 Dignity Project (WDP)\/Dignidad Obrera\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    3013 B Nolensville Pike<\/p>\n \n

    \n Nashville,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37211<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (615) 601-2820\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Good to Know<\/b>: Legal help for low-wage workers to recover wages and improve workplace conditions.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Health Care Law<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Tennessee Justice Center\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    301 Charlotte Ave<\/p>\n \n

    \n Nashville,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37201<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (615) 255-0331\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Good to Know<\/b>: This agency assists low-income families with access to health care, particularly with the Affordable Healthcare Act and policy issues and civil cases in which basic necessities are at stake. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Immigration Law<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Catholic Charities of Tennessee\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    30 White Bridge Rd<\/p>\n \n

    \n Nashville,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37205<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (615) 352-308\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Area of Law: Immigration, Naturalization<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This organization provides low-cost legal representation for those persons submitting an application to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS).<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n

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    \n Southern Migrant Legal Services\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    311 Plus Park Blvd<\/p>\n \n

    Suite 135<\/p>\n

    \n Nashville,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37217<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (615) 750-1200\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Area of Law: Immigration<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: This is a free legal services to migrant and seasonal farm workers.<\/p>\n

    The Nashville office serves the following states: Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Intellectual Property\/Artists\u2019 Rights<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n Volunteer Lawyers and Professionals for the Arts\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    1900 Belmont Blvd<\/p>\n \n

    \n Nashville,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37212<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (615) 460-8274\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Area of Law: Artists Rights, Nonprofit, Contracts, Copyright issues<\/p>\n

    Good to Know: <\/b>VLPA helps both artists and arts organization. <\/b><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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    Law School Clinics<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
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    \n \n Vanderbilt University Law School Clinic\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n \n \n

    131 21st Ave S<\/p>\n \n

    \n Nashville,<\/span>\n TN<\/span>\n 37203<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

    \n Tel: (615) 322-4964\n \n \n <\/p>\n

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    Areas of Law: Civil, Criminal<\/p>\n

    Good to Know<\/b>: The clinic provides free representation for a limited number of individuals and organizations that could not otherwise afford representation. Cases are only accepted certain times of the year. Call for consideration.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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