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Free Immigration Legal Help in Tennessee

From the Justice Department's recognized organizations roster (updated October 25, 2026) and its pro bono list (October 2026 edition). The sources are listed at the end of this page.

Nonprofits recognized by the Justice Department

Each can give immigration legal help through accredited representatives, and some also have staff attorneys. They help with applications to USCIS, and some also represent people in immigration court.

Chattanooga

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee
Chattanooga Extension Office
5720 Uptain RoadBuilding 6100, Suite 4800Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 826-0663 Map
The Advocacy Center, Inc.
Chattanooga Extension Office
2676 Churchill Downs CircleChattanooga, TN 37421
(432) 304-7974 Map

Jackson

All Saints Immigration Services
Principal Office
212 McClellan RoadJackson, TN 38305
(731) 513-6180 Map

Johnson City

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee
Johnson City Extension Office
302 Wesley St.Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 328-0070 Map

Knoxville

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee
Principal Office
119 Dameron AvenueKnoxville, TN 37917
(865) 971-3550 Map

Memphis

Advocates for Immigrant Rights
Principal Office
815 N McLean BlvdMemphis, TN 38107
(901) 729-9560 Map
Community Legal Center
Principal Office
80 Monroe, Ste 415Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 543-3395 Map
For the People By the People
Principal Office
119 Racine Street, Suite 105Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 321-5774 Map
Latino Memphis, Inc.
Principal Office
6041 Mt. Moriah Rd. Ext., Suite 16Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 410-0195 Map
Mid-South Immigration Advocates, Inc.
Principal Office
3340 Poplar Avenue, Suite 215Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 244-4367 Map

Nashville

Mid-South Immigration Advocates, Inc.
Nashville Extension Office
1101 Kermit Drive, Suite 205Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 800-2886 Map
Nashville International Center for Empowerment
Principal Office
417 Welshwood Drive, Suite 100Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 315-9681 Map
Nations Ministry Center
Principal Office
406 Welshwood DriveNashville, TN 37211
(615) 828-9664 Map
Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition
Principal Office
3310 Ezell RoadNashville, TN 37211
(615) 833-0384 Map
Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors
Principal Office
2195 Nolensville PikeNashville, TN 37211
(615) 538-7481 Map

Free help if you are in immigration court

These organizations are on the Justice Department's pro bono list for courts in Tennessee. They have committed to free legal help at the court they are listed for, and many focus on deportation defense and on people in detention. Their own notes are below each one.

Advocates for Immigrant Rights
Non-profit · Listed for Memphis Immigration Court, Memphis Immigration Court Juvenile Docket
815 N. Mclean Blvd., Third FloorMemphis, TN 38107
(901) 729-9560 advocates@airlegal.org www.airlegal.org/
Latino Memphis, Inc.
Non-profit · Listed for Memphis Immigration Court
6041 Mount Moriah Road, Suite 16Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 366-5882 hola@latinomemphis.org www.latinomemphis.org

Before you call

Say what you need help with: the form (for example I-485, I-130, N-400 or a DACA renewal) and any notice you got from USCIS or the court.
Ask whether they take that kind of case, and whether there is a waiting list.
Ask about fees. Ask whether they can waive or reduce them if you cannot pay.
Ask who will work on your case: an attorney or an accredited representative.
Ask whether someone speaks your language, or whether they use an interpreter.
Have your receipt number, A-Number and notices nearby.
Free help often has waiting lists, so contact more than one organization.

Only lawyers and accredited representatives can advise you

In the U.S., a notary public or "notario" is not a lawyer and cannot give immigration legal advice, even though a notario is a lawyer in some other countries. USCIS lists who can: attorneys in good standing with a U.S. state bar, and accredited representatives who work for an organization the Justice Department recognizes.

You can check an attorney on the state bar's website, and an accredited representative on the Justice Department's roster. EOIR also publishes a list of disciplined practitioners.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get free immigration legal help in Tennessee?

12 nonprofits recognized by the U.S. Justice Department to give immigration legal help have 15 offices in Tennessee, with the most in Memphis, Nashville and Chattanooga. 2 organizations are on the Justice Department’s list of free help for the Memphis Immigration Court. Recognized organizations serve mainly people with low incomes, and those that charge fees must have a policy for clients who cannot pay.

Are these Tennessee organizations free?

Not always. Some recognized organizations charge low fees, and each one that charges must have a written policy for people who cannot pay. Providers on the pro bono list give free help to people in immigration court. Ask about fees when you call.

Can they help with my green card or citizenship application?

Recognized organizations can help with applications to USCIS, such as family-based green cards, DACA renewals and naturalization. The roster does not say which cases each office takes, so ask. Representatives marked “DHS only” on the roster can help with USCIS but cannot represent you in immigration court.

Does MyCheck recommend any of them?

No. Every organization here comes from a public Justice Department list. MyCheck does not rank or vet them, and none pays to be listed.

Sources

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