Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Jefferson County (Birmingham, Bessemer), Alabama

Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in Jefferson County (Birmingham, Bessemer): legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.

Free legal aid in Jefferson County (Birmingham, Bessemer)

• Legal Services Alabama — Statewide civil legal aid with a Birmingham office; handles eviction and housing issues; call center 866-456-4995.

Legal aid groups usually help people below an income limit and may prioritize eviction cases. Call as soon as you get court papers or a notice.

Hiring a landlord-tenant lawyer

If you don't qualify for free help, a lawyer referral service can connect you with a local landlord-tenant attorney, often for a low-cost first consultation:

• Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service — (334) 269-1515
  Participating lawyers may charge up to $50 for a 30-minute first consultation (they may waive it). Online referral requests: https://www.alabar.org/for-the-public/get-legal-help/

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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.