AppalReD Legal Aid is a nonprofit legal services organization dedicated to providing free, comprehensive legal assistance to low-income and vulnerable populations across eastern and south-central Kentucky. Their mission centers on ensuring equal access to justice for those who cannot afford private legal counsel, specializing in a wide range of civil legal issues with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
The organization leverages a robust network of staff attorneys and pro bono volunteers to address critical legal needs, particularly in the wake of natural disasters. They focus on empowering clients through education, direct representation, and community clinics, targeting individuals and families facing economic hardship, disaster survivors, and other vulnerable groups. Their work is supported by federal funds, Kentucky IOLTA, and private donations, ensuring services remain entirely free of charge.
Services Offered
- Legal services for low-income and vulnerable individuals
- Disaster legal services
- Assistance with denied FEMA claims
- Landlord-tenant disputes
- Recovery of lost documents
- Help with contractor scams
- Pro se legal clinics for family law
- Tax help
- Pro bono opportunities and training for volunteers
- FEMA appeal clinics
AppalReD Legal Aid serves the eastern and south-central regions of Kentucky, offering support in multiple counties including Madison and Johnson. They provide disaster legal services through a dedicated hotline and in-person assistance, host regular pro se clinics, and actively engage volunteer attorneys to expand their reach and impact in underserved communities.
