Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Shelby County (Memphis), Tennessee

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

Free legal aid in Shelby County (Memphis)

• Memphis Area Legal Services — Free civil legal help for low-income, disabled and elderly Shelby County residents; (901) 523-8822; General Sessions Courthouse Clinic, Room 119, 140 Adams Ave.

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:

• Nashville Bar Association Lawyer Referral and Information Service (Nashville area) — 615-242-9272
  Initial phone consultation for $40; fee waived for personal injury, medical malpractice and workers' compensation matters

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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.