AppalReD Legal Aid

AppalReD Legal Aid is a private non-profit law firm dedicated to providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income individuals in eastern and south-central Kentucky. The organization focuses on legal issues impacting clients' fundamental needs and works to mitigate the effects of poverty.

History and Focus

Founded in 1970 by John Rosenberg, AppalReD Legal Aid has a long tradition of serving vulnerable populations. The firm provides free civil legal help across 37 counties in the Appalachian Mountains and rolling hills of Kentucky. Its mission centers on legal problems affecting basic necessities such as food, shelter, income, personal safety, and the stability of children and the elderly. AppalReD does not handle criminal matters.

Legal Services and Outreach

AppalReD Legal Aid offers specialized expertise in various civil law areas. Key services include:

• Housing Law
• Consumer Law
• Family Law
• Domestic Violence
• Public Benefits
• Low Income Tax Clinic: Provides assistance with income tax problems across 86 Kentucky counties.

The firm also operates a Volunteer Lawyers Program and engages in community outreach. Additionally, AppalReD hosts training programs for private attorneys and legal staff, including an annual Domestic Violence Conference and Poverty Law seminars, sharing its expertise with the broader legal community.

Operational Structure

AppalReD Legal Aid maintains six local law offices throughout its service region. These offices are staffed by attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries who possess specialized training in their respective legal fields, ensuring comprehensive support for clients.