Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Elkhart County (Elkhart), Indiana

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

Free legal aid in Elkhart County (Elkhart)

• Indiana Legal Services - South Bend Office — Serves Elkhart County. 227 South Main Street, Suite 200, South Bend; (574) 234-8121; apply online through ILS.
• Volunteer Lawyer Network - Elkhart County Housing and Eviction Clinic — Free first-come, first-served legal advice on evictions, eviction defense, damages hearings, habitability and eviction sealing; fourth Thursday monthly, 1-4 p.m. ET, Family Resource Center, 612 E. Bristol St., Elkhart; 574-277-0075.

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:

• Indianapolis Bar Association - Indy Lawyer Finder Referral Program (Indianapolis area; the Indiana State Bar does not run a statewide referral service) — (317) 269-2000

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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.