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EspañolThe Ask-A-Lawyer program coordinates volunteer lawyers for televised phone banks and web chats to assist the public with its legal questions.The program allows people to ask lawyers questions about divorce; wills; employment problems or other legal issues. Information provided by Ask-A-Lawyer volunteers is given by South Carolina lawyers and is related to South Carolina law only.
Legal Assistance
Updated:
April 17, 2021Included in this list are organizations that provide free or low-cost legal services to victims of abuse and others who qualify. Even if the organization does not have a lawyer available to represent you in court, you may want to ask if there is a lawyer who you can consult with to get advice. Please note that we list the organizations by the town/city or county where the office is located – however, many offices may likely serve multiple counties. We indicate the “counties served” whenever possible. You can click “View All” to look through the complete list of organizations.
South Carolina Bar - Ask-A-Lawyer
Phone:
(800) 868-2284
Phone 2:
(803) 799-4015
Email:
South Carolina Bar - Free Legal Clinics
SC
Phone:
(800) 868-2284 for Lawyer Referral
The South Carolina Bar sponsors free legal clinics around the state. Most involve a 30-45 minute lecture followed by either a question and answer or five minute one-on-one session with an attorney.
Charleston
People Against Rape, Inc.
Charleston, SC 29402
Hotline:
24-hour Hotline: 843-745-0144
Phone:
Office: (843)-577-9882
Fax:
(843) 745-0119
Email:
People Against Rape (PAR) is a sexual assault advocacy program offering free support and services for survivors of sexual assault in Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley counties of South Carolina. Our services include a 24-hour hotline, hospital accompaniment during Sexual Assault Forensic Exams (SAFE), police and law enforcement accompaniment, court accompaniment, follow-up services, trauma-informed counseling, as well as support groups.
South Carolina Legal Services - Charleston Office
2803 Carner Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
Phone:
(888) 720-2320
Phone 2:
(843) 720-7044
URL:
Email:
South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) provides free legal assistance in a wide variety of civil (non-criminal) legal matters to eligible low income residents of South Carolina. Types of cases handled include: consumer/finance, education, elder law, employment, family, health, housing, income maintenance / public benefits, immigration and tax law.
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Wed 8:30 AM to 7 PM
Florence
South Carolina Legal Services - Florence Office
320 South Coit Street
Wing A-1
Florence, SC 29501
Phone:
(877) 238-3418
Phone 2:
(843) 413-9500
URL:
Email:
South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) provides free legal assistance in a wide variety of civil (non-criminal) legal matters to eligible low income residents of South Carolina. Types of cases handled include: consumer/finance, education, elder law, employment, family, health, housing, income maintenance / public benefits, immigration and tax law.
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Tue 8:30 AM to 7 PM
Greenville
South Carolina Legal Services - Greenville Office
701 South Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Phone:
(800) 763-4825
Phone 2:
(864) 679-3232
Fax:
(864) 679-3239
URL:
Email:
South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) provides free legal assistance in a wide variety of civil (non-criminal) legal matters to eligible low income residents of South Carolina. Types of cases handled include: consumer/finance, education, elder law, employment, family, health, housing, income maintenance / public benefits, immigration and tax law. Serving Anderson, Greenville, Oconee, and Pickens Counties.
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Wed 8:30 AM to 7 PM
Greenwood
South Carolina Legal Services - Greenwood Office
316 West Cambridge Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29646
Phone:
(800) 922-3114
Phone 2:
(864) 223-4879
Fax:
(864) 223-7629
URL:
Email:
South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) provides free legal assistance in a wide variety of civil (non-criminal) legal matters to eligible low income residents of South Carolina. Types of cases handled include: consumer/finance, education, elder law, employment, family, health, housing, income maintenance / public benefits, immigration and tax law. Serving Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, and Saluda Counties.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 5 PM
Horry
South Carolina Legal Services - Conway Office
1201B Creel Street
Wing A-1
Conway, SC 29527
Phone:
(866) 597-0100
Phone 2:
(843) 381-8182
URL:
Email:
South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) provides free legal assistance in a wide variety of civil (non-criminal) legal matters to eligible low income residents of South Carolina. Types of cases handled include: consumer/finance, education, elder law, employment, family, health, housing, income maintenance / public benefits, immigration and tax law.
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Wed 8:30 AM to 7 PM
Orangeburg
South Carolina Legal Services - Orangeburg Office
126 Associate Parkway
Orangeburg, SC 29118
Phone:
(800) 522-9354
Phone 2:
(803) 533-0116
Fax:
(803) 531-5102
URL:
Email:
South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) provides free legal assistance in a wide variety of civil (non-criminal) legal matters to eligible low income residents of South Carolina. Types of cases handled include: consumer/finance, education, elder law, employment, family, health, housing, income maintenance / public benefits, immigration and tax law. Serving Aiken, Allendale, Bamburg, Barnwell, Calhoun, and Orangeburg Counties.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 5 PM
Richland
South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
1518 Washington Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone:
(803) 779-1113
Fax:
(803) 779-5951
Email:
Provides advocacy (not legal representation) on behalf of the low income community on civil legal issues in the areas of health, consumer, education, housing, public benefits, family and community economic development.
South Carolina Legal Services - Columbia Office
2109 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone:
(888) 799-9668
Phone 2:
(803) 799-9668
URL:
Email:
South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) provides free legal assistance in a wide variety of civil (non-criminal) legal matters to eligible low income residents of South Carolina. Types of cases handled include: consumer/finance, education, elder law, employment, family, health, housing, income maintenance / public benefits, immigration and tax law.
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 AM to 5 PM
Spartanburg
South Carolina Legal Services - Spartanburg Office
148 East Main Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
Phone:
(800) 922-8176
Phone 2:
(864) 582-0369
Fax:
(864) 582-0302
URL:
Email:
South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) provides free legal assistance in a wide variety of civil (non-criminal) legal matters to eligible low income residents of South Carolina. Types of cases handled include: consumer/finance, education, elder law, employment, family, health, housing, income maintenance / public benefits, immigration and tax law. Serving Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union Counties.
Hours: Mon - Wed 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Thu 8:30 AM to 7 PM; Fri 8:30 AM to 5 PM
York
South Carolina Legal Services - Rock Hill Office
214 Johnston Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Phone:
(800) 922-3853
Phone 2:
(803) 327-9001
Fax:
(803) 327-7105
URL:
Email:
South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) provides free legal assistance in a wide variety of civil (non-criminal) legal matters to eligible low income residents of South Carolina. Types of cases handled include: consumer/finance, education, elder law, employment, family, health, housing, income maintenance / public benefits, immigration and tax law. Serving Chester, Fairfield, Lancaster, and York Counties.
Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Wed 8:30 AM to 7 PM
