Legal Aid of East Tennessee

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About Legal Aid of East Tennessee

From the firm’s website

Attorneys

• Mary Frances DeVoe — Director of the Pro Bono Project
• Emily O'Donnell — The Chattanooga Eviction Prevention Initiative Managing Attorney
• Michael Davis — The Knox County Eviction Prevention Program Managing Attorney
• Charlie McDaniel — Director of Human Resources
• Holly Fuller — Director of Operations and Staff Attorney
• Deborah (Deban) Yeomans-Barton — Deputy Director
• Debra House — Executive Director
• Russell Fowler — Director of Litigation and Chattanooga Managing Attorney
• Cathy Allshouse — Cleveland Managing Attorney
• Jeffrey Armstrong — Morristown Managing Attorney
• Robert Downs — Knoxville Managing Attorney
• Amanda Simpson — Johnson City Managing Attorney

Services listed

HOUSING Eviction & Tenant Rights, Family Law & Protection, Elder Law & Safety, Financial & Identity Services, Services to Survivors of Abuse, Help Getting Orders of Protection, Mental Health Legal Support, consumer, public benefits, Bankruptcy, Driver's License, Garnishment

Founded

1965

Consultations

Free initial consultation

Fees

Legal Aid of East Tennessee provides high-quality legal services free of charge to qualifying individuals.

Offices

• 607 W Summit Hill Dr. SW Knoxville, TN 37902
• 4450 Walker Blvd., Suite C Knoxville, TN 37917
• 100 W Martin Luther King Blvd., Ste 402 Chattanooga, TN 37402
• 270 N Ocoee St. Cleveland, TN 37311
• 307 Ellis Ave. Maryville, TN 37804

Awards & recognition

• Volunteer of the Year by the Chattanooga Bar Association in 2023

Source: laet.org · checked October 9, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday

9 am–4 pm

Tuesday

9 am–4 pm

Wednesday

9 am–4 pm

Thursday

9 am–4 pm

Friday

9 am–4 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

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Details & Amenities

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• Cory Andrews· via Google

  Iv been calling them for almost a week straight and have left several messages to no return. My family is in dire straights and needs legal help and this service my tax dollars pay for to help wont even pick up the phone or return the call.

  5 years ago
• sears mom· via Google

  They helped me as much as I could ask for and pointed me in the right direction when I reached the end of what they could help with. Would definitely go back again if needed.

  2 years ago
• Jennifer Strahler· via Google

  No one ever returned my calls. Only person to do so was receptionist. She was rude. The only reason she returned my phone call was to tell me to stop calling. If Trevor was given my case at his office in Knox that's who I needed to call. Tried to explain to this woman in the Morristown office that I have been calling several times and he is not returning my calls. She very rudely snapped back at me and said, 'Like I told you on my message and now you need to call him.' No one returned my calls at all. One person and her name was Jessica who said would give him the information I explained to her.' He apparently took the day off. You know he needed it because he works so hard helping people. Right!!! I called for almost a full seven days and He to this day never called nor did I get any legal assistance or representation in court. Cannot believe I was ignored and scrolled by the woman who answers the phone at Morristown office. Nobody ever answered at the Knox office or returned my calls. What a joke and a waste of my time. They left me hung out to dry. You are better off researching the laws and representing yourself.

  3 years ago
• Jen4rmthablock· via Google

  The receptionist/caseload assistant was great! However the lawyer that was supposed to handle my case did not return my calls nor did he answer the phone period. I missed the original call because I work night shift but I immediately called back and was not answered nor was call returned.

  2 years ago
• Megan Mullins· via Google

  Would not answer phone calls or return multiple voicemails I left. I had to physically make a drive to talk to someone. Very rude. Cut my sentences off and refused to give me any referrals to somewhere/groups that would help me. "Justice for all"-- as long as they get grant money

  2 years ago
• bikinijohn· via Google

  I drove 40 miles one way. They said they can't help. And yes I tried to call first but their phones were not working. Once I got there I was informed they could not help me. They would not even answer a single question it was very important to me. They even said they were aware that their phones were not working and did nothing about it. How pathetic.

  Edited a year ago
• Amber Jennings· via Google

  The lady that answered the phone was entirely rude to me. As if my situation is easy to deal with. You should maybe have someone a little more friendly answering phones. I asked a simple question and she was so hateful. Do NOT recommend.

  8 months ago
• John Hoskins· via Google

  I need help BAD!!! Have tried several times and can not get anyone to answer so I finally left a message which (after reading these reviews) was probably useless to do,. I understand that these days they are VERY busy BUT at least hire someone answer the phone please.

  6 months ago