South Carolina Legal Clinics and Legal Aid

Statewide Legal Aid Organizations

  1. South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS)
    • Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents (housing, family law, public benefits, consumer rights).
    • Websitesclegal.org
    • Statewide Hotline: 1-888-346-5592
    • Regional Offices: Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Florence, Orangeburg, Rock Hill, and more.
  2. South Carolina Bar Pro Bono Program
    • Connects low-income residents with volunteer attorneys.
    • Websitescbar.org/probono
    • Phone: 1-803-799-6653

Regional Legal Aid Providers

  1. Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services
    • Free legal help for low-income residents in the Lowcountry.
    • Websitecharlestonprobono.org
    • Phone: 1-843-853-6455
  2. Greenville County Bar Association Pro Bono Program

Specialized Legal Assistance

  1. Disability Rights South Carolina
  2. South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA)
    • Legal support for domestic violence survivors.
    • Websitesccadvasa.org
    • 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
  3. South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
    • Focuses on systemic issues (housing, immigration, food insecurity).
    • Websitescjustice.org
    • Phone: 1-803-779-1113
  4. Veterans Legal Services (SCLS)
  5. Senior Legal Assistance (SCLS)

Hotlines

  • Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (National) or SCCADVASA: 1-800-260-9293
  • Tenant Rights Hotline: 1-888-346-5592 (SCLS Housing Unit)
  • Senior Legal Helpline: 1-888-346-5592 (SCLS Senior Program)
  • Disability Rights Hotline: 1-866-275-7273 (Disability Rights SC)
  • Immigration Assistance: Contact SC Appleseed: 1-803-779-1113

Self-Help and Referral Tools

  1. South Carolina Courts Self-Help Center
  2. LawHelpSC.org
  3. South Carolina Bar Lawyer Referral Service

Pro Bono Programs

  1. Pro Bono Program of the SC Bar
  2. Charleston Legal Access
    • Low-cost legal services for those above poverty level but unable to afford standard fees.
    • Websitecharlestonlegalaccess.org

Law School Clinics

  1. University of South Carolina School of Law Clinics
  2. Charleston School of Law Clinics

Native American Legal Resources

  • Catawba Nation Legal Department
    • Legal services for tribal members.
    • Websitecatawba.com
  • Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
    • National advocacy for Indigenous communities.
    • Websitenarf.org

Key Notes

  • Eligibility: Most programs prioritize low-income residents (under 200% of the federal poverty level).
  • Apply Online: South Carolina Legal Services offers an online intake formsclegal.org/get-help.
  • Urgent Issues: For emergencies (evictions, domestic violence), contact hotlines directly.
  • Tribal Members: Contact the Catawba Nation or NARF for advocacy.
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