If you ever feel like you need more support than a phone call can give you, these organizations provide free legal help to families who qualify. 

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You don't need to have a particular issue/problem to reach out. Many families call just to ask questions. 

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Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands:

This organization provides free civil legal help to people with low income, including special education issues. These are the following offices that may be applicable to your location:

 

Cookeville Office: 931-528-7436

Counties served: Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, White. 

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Gallatin Office: 615-451-1880

Counties served: Macon, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Wilson. 

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Tullahoma Office: 931-455-7000

Counties Served: Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln, Moore, Warren.

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Legal Aid Society also has free special education self-help booklets you can read on your own time. Visit the following link: https://las.org/get-help/self-help-resources/

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Other Free Legal Resources (Statewide):

Tennessee Free Legal Answers: Ask a legal question online (https://tn.freelegalanswers.org/) and a volunteer attorney answers for free. 

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HELP4TN: A phone and web tool to help you find legal and social service resources anywhere in Tennessee. Call 1-844-435-7486 or visit their website https://www.help4tn.org/

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A note: This information is provided to help you find free legal resources. It isn't legal advice, an endorsement, and none of these organizations can guarantee they'll be able to take your case. However, they can always point you toward your next step and provide guidance.  

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