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PRIORITIES

Our clients pay no legal fees. WTLS exists because of funding from grants from federal, state, and local governments and donations from private foundations and individuals. Due to limited resources, WTLS must make hard decisions about which cases to accept based on our priorities. WTLS enlists the help of community members in setting our priorities for case acceptance.

WTLS’ priorities consist of these
core areas:

  • Access or Maintain Safe Housing

  • Prevent Domestic Violence

  • Promote Economic Stability

  • Access Healthcare and Education

  • Support Justice, Integrity, Safety, Independence, Well Being, and Stability of Families and Individuals

WTLS’ priorities reflect our focus on supporting families impacted by poverty, housing discrimination, addiction, and other legal issues experienced by our most vulnerable neighbors.

YOU CAN HELP US CHOOSE OUR PRIORITIES

You can help us help our most vulnerable neighbors by completing our legal needs assessment survey. We welcome your comments and hope that you will keep us informed of the unmet legal needs you see in the future. With your help, we look forward to successfully serving those in need in West Tennessee for many more years.

Take the Survey

CASE ACCEPTANCE AND LEGAL AID OFFERED

WTLS attorneys consider the following when evaluating a case: ​

  • Whether the case falls within WTLS’ priorities
  • The likelihood of legal success
  • The availability of resources for representation
  • Whether there are alternative community and/or pro bono resources

WTLS attorneys and staff members provide holistic legal services, including legal representation, information and referral, community education, and community partnerships.

West Tennessee Legal
Services

  • Toll Free: 800-372-8346
  • Main Office: 731-423-0616
  • Memphis Office: 901-471-8006
  • Fax: 731-423-2600

Jackson Office

210 West Main Street
Jackson, Tennessee 38301

Memphis Office

1407 Union Ave
Suite 1100
Memphis, TN 38104

Dyersburg Office

208 South Church Avenue
Dyersburg, Tennessee 38024

Huntingdon Office

113 West Paris Street
Huntingdon, Tennessee 38344

Selmer Office

141 North Third Street
Selmer, Tennessee 38375

WTLS will never ask for bank account information to pay court costs or related fees. All work done by the attorneys and paralegals are free for WTLS clients and clients will never be asked to pay for their attorney or paralegal.

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We serve the counties of Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Dyer, Decatur, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henry, Henderson, Lake, Lauderdale, McNairy, Madison, Shelby, Tipton, Obion, and Weakley.

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