Free legal help in Kentucky.
If you've been sued, have a court date or face eviction in Kentucky, call legal aid today. Free help is available if your income qualifies.
- Legal Aid SocietyFree civil legal aid · Louisville & 15 countiesCall 502-584-1254Website ↗
- Legal Aid of the BluegrassFree civil legal aid · Central & Northern KYCall 859-431-8200Website ↗
- Kentucky Legal AidFree civil legal aid · Western KYCall 1-800-782-1924Website ↗
- Appalachian Research and Defense Fund (AppalReD)Free civil legal aid · Eastern KYCall 1-866-277-5733Website ↗
- KYJustice.orgFind help by county and problem, with free guides and formsWebsite ↗
- Louisville Bar Association Lawyer Referral ServiceIf you don't qualify for free help: a lawyer for a low-cost first meetingCall 502-583-1801Website ↗
Legal aid is free if your income qualifies. Call early: there's often a wait, and court dates don't move. Listings checked October 2026.
Before you call
- Have the papers ready: the letter, bill, lease or court notice, with any dates circled.
- Know your household income and size. Most programs serve people under about 125–200% of the poverty line.
- Got a court date? Say so first. Go to the hearing even if you haven't found a lawyer.
Owed money instead? Small claims court in Kentucky handles claims up to $2,500 without a lawyer. How small claims works.
All states · Listings compiled from the Legal Services Corporation, LawHelp and state bar sites, checked October 2026. Take it back isn't affiliated with these organizations.
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