Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc.

Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. Memphis Area Legal Services helps people in times of trouble by providing equal access to justice.
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Our Free Legal Advice Clinic is from 4PM-6PM at Benjamin Hooks Library at 3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis TN 381113rd Floor,...
07/24/2023

Our Free Legal Advice Clinic is from 4PM-6PM at Benjamin Hooks Library at 3030 Poplar Avenue, Memphis TN 38111

3rd Floor, Study Room #1 (901) 415-2734

Please join us! Our next clinic is August 15th! ⚖️

We joined Bass Berry & Sims PLC and AutoZone for the 13th annual “Give a Little, Help a Lot” pro bono clinic. The clinic...
07/19/2023

We joined Bass Berry & Sims PLC and AutoZone for the 13th annual “Give a Little, Help a Lot” pro bono clinic. The clinic was held at Orange Mound Senior Center on Tuesday, July 18.

Thank you everyone who supported and contributed your services to help the senior citizens in need!

Yesterday, we partnered with AutoZone and Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. to host the 13th annual “Give a Little, Help a Lot” pro bono clinic to provide low-income senior citizens with free legal services. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Clinic-2023

Tomorrow, July 20th, please join us for the "Attorney of the Day"Courthouse Legal Advice Clinic! 140 Adams Avenue; Room ...
07/19/2023

Tomorrow, July 20th, please join us for the "Attorney of the Day"
Courthouse Legal Advice Clinic!
140 Adams Avenue; Room 134 from 1-3pm
The clinics are advice only.

Volunteers are always needed so please feel free to sign-up below:
joinpaladin.com/memphis-area-legal-services/opportunities

Meet our new intern, Fawwaz Omer! 🎉👏 He will be assisting Robin Warren, our Managing Attorney for Memphis Fair Housing. ...
07/18/2023

Meet our new intern, Fawwaz Omer! 🎉👏

He will be assisting Robin Warren, our Managing Attorney for Memphis Fair Housing.

"I'm excited to join MALS and further my education in the legal field, with a focus on supporting underprivileged members of our community.”

Grateful to have Fawwaz join the MALS team! 💚

07/17/2023

Mary L. Wolff Dining for Justice 2023 is only a few weeks away!

Mary was a former MALS Board Chair and a tireless advocate on behalf of those in need in our community. This annual event honors and is in memory of Mary’s many contributions.

Please join us at the Mary L. Wolff Dining for Justice fundraising dinner August 9th, 2023 at 5:30 for an extraordinary evening benefiting Memphis Area Legal Services and championing equal access to justice for our community. As an attendee or donor, your presence and contribution will provide a lasting impact on those who lack the resources to obtain legal aid.

Enjoy a night out and help the Memphis community by supporting vital legal services while savoring a delicious Napa Café meal complete with wine pairings. There will also be a wine-pull, with some great value wines up for grabs!

Visit us at https://malsi.networkforgood.com to purchase your tickets today!

If you cannot attend the event, you can still make a donation to MALS by visiting us at https://malsi.org/donate-to-mals/

MALS is proud to have dedicated our time volunteering at the Red Birds Game!⚾️❤️A huge thank you to the Dodson Foundatio...
07/14/2023

MALS is proud to have dedicated our time volunteering at the Red Birds Game!
⚾️❤️

A huge thank you to the Dodson Foundation for rewarding our efforts with this check 👏

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest team member, Cristi Magana, who has joined us as a paralegal! ⚖️💙 ...
07/07/2023

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest team member, Cristi Magana, who has joined us as a paralegal! ⚖️💙

We are absolutely thrilled to have her as part of our growing team at MALS! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who came out and those who volunteered! This was an amazing turnout and we are proud to be a part ...
07/01/2023

Thank you to everyone who came out and those who volunteered! This was an amazing turnout and we are proud to be a part of it 💙

Restoration of Rights clinic happening today from 10 AM - 2 PM! Join us and see more information below 👇🏼
07/01/2023

Restoration of Rights clinic happening today from 10 AM - 2 PM! Join us and see more information below 👇🏼

As the demand for knowledge and access to resources regarding the restoration of rights process grows, it has become crucial to educate and inform community members. We are seeking volunteers who are passionate about this cause, as legal expertise is not a requirement.

To address this pressing need, the Memphis Bar Association's Access to Justice Committee and Young Lawyers' Division, in partnership with Memphis Area Legal Services, have collaborated with Memphis City Council Member Michalyn Easter-Thomas (District 7) and Shelby County Commissioner Charlie Caswell, Jr. (District 6). Together, we are organizing a Restoration of Rights Community Clinic on July 1, 2023, from 10 am to 2 pm.

Join us at the Legacy Impact Center, located at 2285 Frayser Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38127, as we come together to provide vital assistance and support to individuals seeking to reclaim their rights.

If you or anyone you may know are interested in volunteering (training will provided) the volunteer sign-up link is as follows: --> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e45a4ac23a5fec61-restoration #/
(Or scan the QR code to sign up)!

Volunteers do not have to be attorneys-- as we have multiple opportunities to assist available.

Who is eligible for free legal services? For most help, individuals must be a U. S. Citizen or legal resident, have low-...
06/29/2023

Who is eligible for free legal services?

For most help, individuals must be a U. S. Citizen or legal resident, have low-income and limited assets and be seeking help with a civil legal issue of the type we handle. While most services are available only to low-income individuals and families, special funding enables us to provide assistance to the elderly, those with foreclosure prevention, mortgage default and other housing matters, and tax issues even if you are not low-income. Our staff can provide you with information about your particular situation. Visit us https://malsi.org/client-services/ for more details 📍

Join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest staff attorney, Jasiria Muhammad! 🙌⚖️💚We are thrilled to announce that we...
06/26/2023

Join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest staff attorney, Jasiria Muhammad! 🙌⚖️💚

We are thrilled to announce that we have been onboarding some amazing attorneys and other positions to add to our dream team!

Memphis City Councilwoman, Michalyn Easter-Thomas and Shelby County Commissioner Charlie Caswell are hosting a Restorati...
06/20/2023

Memphis City Councilwoman, Michalyn Easter-Thomas and Shelby County Commissioner Charlie Caswell are hosting a Restoration of Rights Clinic in collaboration with Memphis Bar Association and Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. (MALS) 🤝

Friday is the deadline to register, so act now! Visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZMEo3vQ7T5oTSdgO_kuQmJc5HZXeL1Ugy_odxvbXIcjtebg/viewform?usp=send_form&fbclid=PAAaYVEQrmrvI9HGNVas_pKM-PdMelubqE3Kg1yUl9vNSBk4BnGj5Po_gx7SA_aem_th_AZj9w-ayqGCNn7sNZz1jUBsLul1IthzHOmEbTPKA88b44oBhc-mcL0FY8TMwUv6a2QQ to register today! 🔗

06/20/2023

As June draws to a close, we are thrilled to invite you to the Mary L. Wolff Dining for Justice Dinner on August 9th, at Napa Café, starting at 5:30 PM CST. 🍽️

Haven't secured your tickets yet? Don't wait! Visit the linktree in our bio and reserve your spot today, or visit https://malsi.networkforgood.com/events/57633-mary-l-wolff-dining-for-justice 🎟️ Your contribution will make a real difference by ensuring equal access to justice for those in need of legal aid. Together, we can empower our community. 💪

We deeply appreciate any support and urge the Memphis community to join us in making a lasting impact! 🤝✨

Did you know that ten percent of elders experience abuse or neglect each year?On this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day ( ...
06/15/2023

Did you know that ten percent of elders experience abuse or neglect each year?

On this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day ( ), we are determined to bring attention to the challenges our seniors face.

August 9th! Secure your tickets today! 🎟️
06/14/2023

August 9th! Secure your tickets today! 🎟️

Don't forget to secure your tickets for the Mary L. Wolff Dining for Justice Fundraiser!

August 9th, 2023. Sponsored by Wolff Ardis, P.C. and Paragon Bank

Enjoy a night out and help the Memphis community by supporting vital legal services while savoring a delicious Napa Café meal complete with wine pairings. There will also be a wine-pull, with some great value wines up for grabs!

Your generous contribution will empower Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. to continue our crucial work, ensuring justice is accessible to all, regardless of their financial circumstances. Together, we can make our community a better place! 💙
You can purchase tickets and make your donation today by scanning the QR code, or visiting https://malsi.networkforgood.com/events/57633-mary-l-wolff-dining-for-justice 👈

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or contributing, please contact [email protected] or call 901-523-3553.

Volunteers needed for tomorrows clinic! You can sign up by visiting https://app.joinpaladin.com/memphis-area-legal-servi...
06/14/2023

Volunteers needed for tomorrows clinic! You can sign up by visiting https://app.joinpaladin.com/memphis-area-legal-services/opportunities 📍

Volunteers are always needed and are vital to making these clinics a success! 💚

Pro Bono Monday! Volunteers are always needed for upcoming legal clinics. The next clinic will be held on June 15, 2023 at 140 Adams Avenue from 1-3 PM 📍Visit https://app.joinpaladin.com/memphis-area-legal-services/opportunities to sign up and help, or check the Volunteer link in our bio!

06/14/2023

Join us for the Mary L. Wolff Dining for Justice Fundraiser! August 9th, 2023.

Enjoy a night out and help the Memphis community by supporting vital legal services while savoring a delicious Napa Café meal complete with wine pairings. There will also be a wine-pull, with some great value wines up for grabs!

Your generous contribution will empower Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. to continue our crucial work, ensuring justice is accessible to all, regardless of their financial circumstances.

You can purchase tickets and make your donation today by heading to the event page in the link in our bio, or by visiting https://malsi.networkforgood.com/events/57633-mary-l-wolff-dining-for-justice 📍

Hi friends! For those who want to stay on top of our upcoming Legal Clinics and when they will be held, you can view a l...
06/12/2023
Legal Clinics Calendar - Memphis Area Legal Services

Hi friends! For those who want to stay on top of our upcoming Legal Clinics and when they will be held, you can view a list of all clinics on our website at https://malsi.org/event-calendar/ and by looking at our Legal Clinic Calendar!

(MALS) is the primary provider of civil legal representation to low income families in the western Tennessee counties of Shelby, Fayette, Tipton and Lauderdale.

06/09/2023

Please join us for the Mary L. Wolff Dining for Justice dinner held at Napa Cafe on August 9th!
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Secure your tickets at https://lnkd.in/eUuzfC6W and If you are unable attend, you can still make a contribution to MALS on our event page or by visiting our website.

Your generous contribution will empower Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. to continue our crucial work, ensuring justice is accessible to all, regardless of their financial circumstances. Together, we can make our community a better place! 🙏🏼

Don't forget to secure your tickets for the Mary L. Wolff Dining for Justice Fundraiser!August 9th, 2023. Sponsored by W...
06/05/2023

Don't forget to secure your tickets for the Mary L. Wolff Dining for Justice Fundraiser!

August 9th, 2023. Sponsored by Wolff Ardis, P.C. and Paragon Bank

Enjoy a night out and help the Memphis community by supporting vital legal services while savoring a delicious Napa Café meal complete with wine pairings. There will also be a wine-pull, with some great value wines up for grabs!

Your generous contribution will empower Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. to continue our crucial work, ensuring justice is accessible to all, regardless of their financial circumstances. Together, we can make our community a better place! 💙
You can purchase tickets and make your donation today by scanning the QR code, or visiting https://malsi.networkforgood.com/events/57633-mary-l-wolff-dining-for-justice 👈

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or contributing, please contact [email protected] or call 901-523-3553.

📢 Join us today at 1:00 PM for our Legal Clinic at 140 Adams Avenue, Room  #134! 🏛️Need legal advice? Our clinic is here...
06/01/2023

📢 Join us today at 1:00 PM for our Legal Clinic at 140 Adams Avenue, Room #134! 🏛️

Need legal advice? Our clinic is here to help. Our experienced team will be providing guidance and answering your questions!

Please note that our clinics are advice only, designed to assist you with legal matters. Spread the word and let others know about this opportunity! 📣

We look forward to seeing you there!

06/01/2023

If you work for a nonprofit, government, or civic organization, don't miss this FREE professional development opportunity at the Benjamin L Hooks Central Library. Go to memphislibrary.org for more information or to register.

05/31/2023

Courthouse Advice & Counsel Clinic this Thursday. You must have an active or post-judgement case to receive advice.

As the demand for knowledge and access to resources regarding the restoration of rights process grows, it has become cru...
05/25/2023

As the demand for knowledge and access to resources regarding the restoration of rights process grows, it has become crucial to educate and inform community members. We are seeking volunteers who are passionate about this cause, as legal expertise is not a requirement.

To address this pressing need, the Memphis Bar Association's Access to Justice Committee and Young Lawyers' Division, in partnership with Memphis Area Legal Services, have collaborated with Memphis City Council Member Michalyn Easter-Thomas (District 7) and Shelby County Commissioner Charlie Caswell, Jr. (District 6). Together, we are organizing a Restoration of Rights Community Clinic on July 1, 2023, from 10 am to 2 pm.

Join us at the Legacy Impact Center, located at 2285 Frayser Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38127, as we come together to provide vital assistance and support to individuals seeking to reclaim their rights.

If you or anyone you may know are interested in volunteering (training will provided) the volunteer sign-up link is as follows: --> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e45a4ac23a5fec61-restoration #/
(Or scan the QR code to sign up)!

Volunteers do not have to be attorneys-- as we have multiple opportunities to assist available.

05/24/2023
05/23/2023

In the past few months, MALS has been on a transformative journey. We've made significant changes with one goal in mind: providing exceptional support to our prospective clients.

We couldn't have achieved this without the unwavering support of every single person who has contributed to MALS. Your dedication has brought us to where we are today, and we are immensely grateful.

Our mission doesn't end here. We are committed to continuing our fundraising efforts, ensuring that we can extend a helping hand to as many individuals as possible. Together, let's make a difference and empower those in need. 💙

Teamwork at its finest! Our incredible MALS staff members came together to make a difference at the Redbirds game last S...
05/22/2023

Teamwork at its finest! Our incredible MALS staff members came together to make a difference at the Redbirds game last Saturday. We rolled up our sleeves and worked the concession stands, all for a great cause! 🍿🌭🍔

"Embracing the Promise of Liberty and Equal Justice for All: Breaking barriers, creating unity, and championing a future...
05/18/2023

"Embracing the Promise of Liberty and Equal Justice for All: Breaking barriers, creating unity, and championing a future where every voice is heard and every life is valued." 💙

Meet some of our dedicated MALS staff and attorneys, led by our remarkable CEO, Cindy Ettingoff. Together, we're working tirelessly to ensure that every low-income individual receives the legal assistance they deserve.

Calling All Compassionate Attorneys! Join the Courthouse Clinic and Make a Difference! 🙌At Memphis Area Legal Services (...
05/18/2023

Calling All Compassionate Attorneys! Join the Courthouse Clinic and Make a Difference! 🙌

At Memphis Area Legal Services (MALS), we believe in the power of collective action and the impact it can have on our community. We are on a mission to serve those in need with top-notch legal support, and we need your help to make it happen! 🤝

Scan the QR code in the image below and sign up for the Courthouse Clinic today.

We had an excellent turnout for the Spring 2023 Midtown Legal Clinic. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Midt...
05/17/2023

We had an excellent turnout for the Spring 2023 Midtown Legal Clinic. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Midtown Legal Clinic, Idlewild Presbyterian Church and Community Legal Center for their support and hard work. It was a wonderful event and we couldn't have done it without all of you! We are already looking forward to the Fall clinic and hope to see you all there! 🤝

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05/17/2023

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05/17/2023

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200 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 1075
Memphis, TN
38103

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. (MALS) provides free legal assistance in civil (non criminal) matters to persons in Fayette, Lauderdale, Shelby and Tipton counties in Tennessee. Most of our services are only available to low income or elderly persons.

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Happy Holidays!
Please listen to this message from Laquita Stokes and JB Smiley Jr. about why we need your support!

Visit our website at www.malsi.org for more information and to make a one-time or monthly donation!
Read our Probono Monday Newsletter to find ways to serve the Memphis community!
Read our Probono Monday newsletter for the ways you can get involved with probono services in the Memphis area.
Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers at the Second Saturday Legal Clinic this past Saturday. We served 51 clients, and we couldn't have done it without our volunteers. We are at the Benjamin L. Hooks library every second Saturday of the month from 10-12 pm and we can always use volunteer attorney and non-attorneys. Please reach out to Heather Staggs at [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering at a future clinic.
Happy Veteran's Day!!! To my lawyer friends in the Memphis area, if you have an hour to spare on the second Tuesday of every month, the Memphis Veterans Legal Clinic could use your help! The Clinic turns 10 years old in March, and we've helped over 2,350 veterans in the Mid-South with a wide variety of legal issues.

We’ve had to switch to a virtual/telephonic format due to the pandemic, but so far, it’s been going great. We held the November 2022 Clinic earlier this week, and we were able to help 21 veterans over the phone with various housing, estate, consumer protection, drivers license, and family law issues. Please see the attached info sheet for more information about the Veterans Clinic in general.

The next Memphis Veterans Clinic will take place on December 13th. If you are interested in volunteering in December or in the months to come, please let me know! We do not handle veterans' benefits issues, discharge upgrade eligibility, or similar issues where the VA might be adverse. So, you don't need experience in legal issues that are specific to veterans, because those aren't handled at the Clinic in any event.

Our veteran clients come from all over the Mid-South, and we have veterans calling in from as far away as Little Rock, AR and Jackson, MS to get help. If any of my Memphis area lawyer friends are licensed in AR or MS, we could definitely use you!

And for the non-lawyers, if you are a veteran or know any in the Mid-South that needs legal assistance, please feel free to share this post and the attached info sheet with them! Instructions on how to sign up for a free legal consultation in the future are included below.

The Memphis Veterans Legal Clinic is a joint project of Memphis Area Legal Services Inc., the Memphis Bar Association, and Memphis VA Medical Center. All veterans, regardless of discharge status, are eligible to receive free legal assistance through the Clinic.
Read our Probono Monday Newsletter to discover all of the ways you can offer Probono service in the community!

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Thank you to our sponsors for the Justice For All Ball!
ADVOCATE SPONSOR
Susan and Alan Kosten

ALLY SPONSOR
Nike
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

BAR SPONSORS
Pete Shearon
The Hon. Diane Vescovo and Mike G. McLaren
FORVIS
National Legal Aid & Defender Association

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORS
Memphis City Government Law Division
Butler Snow LLP
The Wharton Law Firm
Ac Wharton Group

FLOWER POWER SPONSORS
Kristine and Hal Roberts
TLC Closing
Justice Janice Holder
Rose Benson, MALS Board Secretary
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Mullins, Whitfield, White & Hillis
Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association
LAST DAY TO PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE Justice For All Ball!
https://malsi.networkforgood.com/events/48411-justice-for-all-ball

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS:
The Beale Street Flippers
The Stax Music Academy Band!
PC Band

Dinner created by Memphis native Chef Phillip Dewayne!
The Justice For All Ball is only 4 days!
Get your tickets now!
www.justiceforallball.org
Watch this video from our Board President, Andre C. Wharton on our work and how you can help.
✨Get your tickets TODAY for the Justice For All Ball!✨
www.justiceforallball.org

Ticket page:
https://malsi.networkforgood.com/events/48411-justice-for-all-ball

Dinner created by Chef Phillip Dewayne

Performance by:
The Beale Street Flippers
Stax Music Academy
PC Band

Hosted by: Beverly Robertson, CEO of Greater Memphis Chamber

Special Guest: Cleveland Bradfield


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Get your tickets now for the Justice for All Ball!
http://justiceforallball.org/

We're excited to have the PC Band! Don't miss out on a fun night for a great cause!



Chef Phillip Dewayne will create the dinner menu for the Justice for All Ball on October 15th!
Check out this video highlighting his amazing culinary background!

Chef Phillip Dewayne
Park + Cherry at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens

https://youtu.be/GhLXGxZqc64
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