Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Shelby County, Alabama
Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in Shelby County: legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.
Free legal aid in Shelby County
- Legal Services Alabama — Apply through the LSA Call Center, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: 866-456-4995 (English), 888-835-3505 (Espanol). Birmingham office: 1820 7th Ave North, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35203; 205-328-3540.
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) 269-1515Participating 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.