West Tennessee Legal Services Inc is a nonprofit legal aid organization dedicated to providing civil legal assistance to low-income individuals, families, and communities across West Tennessee. With a mission to ensure equal access to justice, the firm has been offering free legal help for over forty years, standing out for its commitment to serving vulnerable populations who cannot afford private representation.
The organization focuses on a client-centered approach, leveraging a team of dedicated attorneys and paralegals to address critical legal needs. It primarily assists those living below the poverty line, including seniors, victims of crime, and families facing economic hardship. Supported by grants and pro bono initiatives, West Tennessee Legal Services combines deep community roots with a strong record of impacting thousands of lives annually through compassionate and effective legal advocacy.
Services Offered
- Attorney services
- Housing legal assistance
- Consumer debt legal help
- Victim’s rights advocacy
- Elder law
- Disaster benefits assistance
- Family law
- Workforce development legal support
- Free legal information and resources
- Pro bono legal services coordination
- Power of Attorney guidance
- Advance Directive planning
- Domestic violence resources
Serving 21 counties across West Tennessee—including Shelby, Madison, Dyer, and Fayette—the organization operates multiple offices and ensures support is accessible to diverse communities. It maintains a strict policy of providing all services without cost to clients, never requesting payment for attorney or paralegal assistance.
