Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Berkeley County, South Carolina

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

Free legal aid in Berkeley County

• South Carolina Legal Services - Charleston office — Nearest office listed: 2803 Carner Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405; (843) 720-7044 or toll-free (888) 720-2320. SCLS's Housing Law Center (schousinglaw.org) has eviction information and a guided interview to apply for help.

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:

• South Carolina Bar Lawyer Referral Service — (803) 799-7100
  Participating lawyers charge no more than $50 for a 30-minute consultation; normal fees apply after that

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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.