Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Washington County (Johnson City), Tennessee
Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in Washington County (Johnson City): legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.
Free legal aid in Washington County (Johnson City)
- Legal Aid of East Tennessee - Johnson City office — Serves Carter, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington counties. (423) 928-8311, toll-free (800) 821-1312. With a court date in the next 14 days, call the office directly rather than applying online.
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) — 615-242-9272Initial 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.