Legal Aid of East Tennessee - Chattanooga Office
Free civil legal help for Chattanooga-area veterans from Legal Aid of East Tennessee - Chattanooga Office, the legal-aid organization serving Chattanooga, TN. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (laet.org), checked Aug 14, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Eviction & Tenant RightsQualifying individuals with serious civil legal problems who need help with housing issues.
- Family Law & ProtectionOlder adults, families, and victims of abuse who qualify for free legal help.
- Healthy & Happy FamiliesFamilies who qualify for free legal help.
- Elder Law & SafetyOlder adults who qualify for free legal help.
- Financial & Identity ServicesQualifying individuals with serious civil legal problems involving financial or identity matters.
- Community Legal EducationPeople in East Tennessee who need community education to understand their rights.
- Knoxville Eviction Prevention ProgramPeople in Knox, Loudon, and Sevier counties who need eviction prevention help.
- The Chattanooga Eviction Prevention InitiativePeople in Bledsoe, Hamilton, Marion, Rhea, and Sequatchie counties who need eviction prevention help.
Eligibility
Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (laet.org), checked Aug 7, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Call or apply online to start the process and see if you qualify for free help with your civil legal problem.
- Contact the office nearest you for your county if you are applying by phone.
- If you are in an abusive, violent, or trafficking situation, contact the listed Family Justice Center for your area.
- Discuss your civil legal problem with Legal Aid of East Tennessee when they respond.
What to expect
The site says Legal Aid of East Tennessee will see if you qualify for help. It also says its attorneys listen, give advice, and represent clients in certain cases.
Contact
Next step
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Source: Stateside Legal, a Pine Tree Legal Assistance project for the military community. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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