Tennessee residents have access to a strong network of organizations offering free legal advice, primarily for low-income individuals. Specific organizations serve specific regions. Specialized services are also available, including for disabled people and artists seeking representation related to creative work.

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee & the Cumberlands

• Website: www.las.org


• Hotline: 1‑800‑238‑1443 or specific offices (e.g., Nashville: 615‑244‑6610)


• Legal Areas: Housing, family law, public benefits, employment, consumer issues, elder law, and domestic violence.


• Free Advice: Legal services are available for people at or below federal poverty guidelines (typically ≤125% of the federal poverty level).

Legal Aid of East Tennessee

• Website: www.laet.org


• Hotline: 865‑637‑0484


• Legal Areas: Housing, family law, consumer protection, and benefits.


• Free Advice: Legal services are available for elderly people, victims of abuse, and low-income residents.

Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc.

• Website: www.malsa.org


• Hotline: 901‑523‑8822


• Legal Areas: Housing, family, consumer rights, employment, and public benefits.


• Free Advice: Legal services are available to low-income residents in Shelby County and West Tennessee.

West Tennessee Legal Services

• Website: www.wtls.org


• Hotline: 731‑423‑0616 or 1‑800‑372‑8346


• Legal Areas: Housing, family, benefits, consumer, and elder law.


• Free Advice: Legal services are available for low-income households in West Tennessee.

Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (TALS)

• Website: www.tals.org


• Hotline: 1‑888‑395‑9297


• Legal Areas: Family law, housing, and public benefits.


• Free Advice: Legal services are available for low-income Tennesseans.

Tennessee Justice Center

• Website: www.tnjustice.org


• Hotline: 615‑256‑8707 (Nashville)


• Legal Areas: Health‑care benefits (e.g., TennCare), public benefits, systemic advocacy for low-income families.


• Free Advice: Legal aid is available for low-income families across Tennessee seeking public benefits assistance.

Disability Rights Tennessee

• Website: www.disabilityrightstn.org/


• Hotline: 1‑800‑342‑1660


• Legal Areas: Disability rights, including discrimination, education, employment, public benefits, and housing.


• Free Advice: Legal services are available for individuals with mental or physical disabilities.

Pro Bono & Referral Services (via Tennessee Bar Association)

• Website: www.tnbar.org


• Hotline: Varies by region (e.g., Middle TN: 615‑242‑6546; East TN: 865‑522‑7501)


• Legal Areas: Family, housing, and probate.


• Free Advice: Legal services are available for low to moderate-income residents.

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (Nashville)

• Website: www.abcnashville.org/vlpa/


• Hotline: 615‑460‑8274


• Legal Areas: Arts and entertainment law, including contracts, copyright, and nonprofit concerns.


• Free Advice: Legal services are available for artists and arts organizations in Tennessee.