Somerset, Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky

Address

108 College Street
Somerset, KY 42501

(866) 277-5733

http://www.ardfky.org/node/39/somerset-office

AKA:

Somerset AppalReD Legal Aid

Description:

Provides free civil legal help to eligible low-income people in 37 counties of the Appalachian Mountains and rolling hills of eastern and south-central Kentucky. Assists with legal problems that affect the client's basic needs for food, shelter, income, personal safety from all forms of abuse, and safety and stability for children and the elderly.

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

September 14, 2023

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

108 College Street
Somerset, KY 42501

Contacts

Amber Shewmake

Directing Attorney

(606) 679-7313

Amberd@ardfky.org

Phone Numbers

Central Intake/Appointment

(866) 277-5733

Fax

(606) 679-7315

Main

(606) 679-7313

Toll Free

(800) 866-7313

Legal Status:

Nonprofit

Description

Provides assistance for people who are unable to pay their creditors and need to declare bankruptcy.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)

Required Documents

Documents as requested during application process

Eligibility

Must meet income guidelines

Fees

Free

Intake Procedure

Please call or complete online application at: (http://www.ardfky.org/node/6/legal-assistance-application)

Languages

Spanish

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Kentucky
    • Adair County
      • Casey County
        • Clinton County
          • Cumberland County
            • Lincoln County
              • Mccreary County
                • Monroe County
                  • Pulaski County
                    • Rockcastle County
                      • Russell County
                        • Wayne County

                        Telephone Numbers

                        Number:
                        866-277-5733
                        Type:
                        Voice
                        Name:
                        Central Intake/Appointment
                        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DM-1800.1000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                        Description

                        Provides legal assistance with consumer problems including bankruptcies, collections, garnishments, car sales, car repossessions, consumer rip-offs and home improvements. Assists with utility issues with regulated and municipal utility companies including terminations and billing disputes.

                        Hours

                        Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)

                        Required Documents

                        Documents as requested during application process

                        Eligibility

                        Must meet income guidelines

                        Fees

                        Free

                        Intake Procedure

                        Please call or complete online application at: (http://www.ardfky.org/node/6/legal-assistance-application)

                        Geography Served

                          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                        • Kentucky
                          • Adair County
                            • Casey County
                              • Clinton County
                                • Cumberland County
                                  • Lincoln County
                                    • Mccreary County
                                      • Monroe County
                                        • Pulaski County
                                          • Rockcastle County
                                            • Russell County
                                              • Wayne County

                                              Telephone Numbers

                                              Number:
                                              866-277-5733
                                              Type:
                                              Voice
                                              Name:
                                              Central Intake/Appointment
                                              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-1070) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                              Description

                                              Provides assistance with domestic violence and family law issues including protective orders, divorces, adoption defense and custody cases.

                                              Hours

                                              Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)

                                              Required Documents

                                              Documents as requested during application process

                                              Eligibility

                                              Must meet income guidelines

                                              Fees

                                              Free

                                              Intake Procedure

                                              Please call or complete online application at: (http://www.ardfky.org/node/6/legal-assistance-application)

                                              Languages

                                              Spanish

                                              Geography Served

                                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                              • Kentucky
                                                • Adair County
                                                  • Casey County
                                                    • Clinton County
                                                      • Cumberland County
                                                        • Lincoln County
                                                          • Mccreary County
                                                            • Monroe County
                                                              • Pulaski County
                                                                • Rockcastle County
                                                                  • Russell County
                                                                    • Wayne County

                                                                    Telephone Numbers

                                                                    Number:
                                                                    866-277-5733
                                                                    Type:
                                                                    Voice
                                                                    Name:
                                                                    Central Intake/Appointment
                                                                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-3000.1750) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                    Description

                                                                    Provides assistance for education issues including special education rights and school discipline. Offers assistance for people who believe they have been denied equal access to student loans, scholarships or educational programs based on their age, gender, race or ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

                                                                    Hours

                                                                    Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)

                                                                    Required Documents

                                                                    Documents as requested during application process

                                                                    Eligibility

                                                                    Must meet income guidelines

                                                                    Fees

                                                                    Free

                                                                    Intake Procedure

                                                                    Please call or complete online application at: (http://www.ardfky.org/node/6/legal-assistance-application)

                                                                    Geography Served

                                                                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                    • Kentucky
                                                                      • Adair County
                                                                        • Casey County
                                                                          • Clinton County
                                                                            • Cumberland County
                                                                              • Lincoln County
                                                                                • Mccreary County
                                                                                  • Monroe County
                                                                                    • Pulaski County
                                                                                      • Rockcastle County
                                                                                        • Russell County
                                                                                          • Wayne County

                                                                                          Telephone Numbers

                                                                                          Number:
                                                                                          866-277-5733
                                                                                          Type:
                                                                                          Voice
                                                                                          Name:
                                                                                          Central Intake/Appointment
                                                                                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-1800.1800) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                          Description

                                                                                          Provides legal assistance with rights and needs of older adults including simple wills, power of attorney and living wills.

                                                                                          Hours

                                                                                          Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)

                                                                                          Required Documents

                                                                                          Documents as requested during application process

                                                                                          Eligibility

                                                                                          Must have/meet: * Low income * Limited assets * Complete screening process

                                                                                          Fees

                                                                                          Free

                                                                                          Intake Procedure

                                                                                          Please call or complete online application at: (http://www.ardfky.org/node/6/legal-assistance-application)

                                                                                          Languages

                                                                                          Spanish

                                                                                          Geography Served

                                                                                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                          • Kentucky
                                                                                            • Adair County
                                                                                              • Casey County
                                                                                                • Clinton County
                                                                                                  • Cumberland County
                                                                                                    • Lincoln County
                                                                                                      • Mccreary County
                                                                                                        • Monroe County
                                                                                                          • Pulaski County
                                                                                                            • Rockcastle County
                                                                                                              • Russell County
                                                                                                                • Wayne County

                                                                                                                Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                                Number:
                                                                                                                866-277-5733
                                                                                                                Type:
                                                                                                                Voice
                                                                                                                Name:
                                                                                                                Central Intake/Appointment
                                                                                                                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-2450) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                                Description

                                                                                                                Provides legal assistance for housing problems including foreclosures, evictions (both private and government housing), utility shut-offs and rental conditions cases.

                                                                                                                Hours

                                                                                                                Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)

                                                                                                                Required Documents

                                                                                                                Documents as requested during application process

                                                                                                                Eligibility

                                                                                                                Must meet income guidelines

                                                                                                                Fees

                                                                                                                Free

                                                                                                                Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                Please call or complete online application at: (http://www.ardfky.org/node/6/legal-assistance-application)

                                                                                                                Geography Served

                                                                                                                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                • Kentucky
                                                                                                                  • Adair County
                                                                                                                    • Casey County
                                                                                                                      • Clinton County
                                                                                                                        • Cumberland County
                                                                                                                          • Lincoln County
                                                                                                                            • Mccreary County
                                                                                                                              • Monroe County
                                                                                                                                • Pulaski County
                                                                                                                                  • Rockcastle County
                                                                                                                                    • Russell County
                                                                                                                                      • Wayne County

                                                                                                                                      Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                                                      Number:
                                                                                                                                      866-277-5733
                                                                                                                                      Type:
                                                                                                                                      Voice
                                                                                                                                      Name:
                                                                                                                                      Central Intake/Appointment
                                                                                                                                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-4500.1800) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                                                      Description

                                                                                                                                      Provides assistance with health care issues including Medicaid, Medicare, health insurance disputes, Qualified Income Trusts (QIT) and medical debt.

                                                                                                                                      Hours

                                                                                                                                      Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)

                                                                                                                                      Required Documents

                                                                                                                                      Documents as requested during application process

                                                                                                                                      Eligibility

                                                                                                                                      Must meet income guidelines

                                                                                                                                      Fees

                                                                                                                                      Free

                                                                                                                                      Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                      Please call or complete online application at: (http://www.ardfky.org/node/6/legal-assistance-application)

                                                                                                                                      Geography Served

                                                                                                                                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                                      • Kentucky
                                                                                                                                        • Adair County
                                                                                                                                          • Casey County
                                                                                                                                            • Clinton County
                                                                                                                                              • Cumberland County
                                                                                                                                                • Lincoln County
                                                                                                                                                  • Mccreary County
                                                                                                                                                    • Monroe County
                                                                                                                                                      • Pulaski County
                                                                                                                                                        • Rockcastle County
                                                                                                                                                          • Russell County
                                                                                                                                                            • Wayne County

                                                                                                                                                            Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                                                                            Number:
                                                                                                                                                            866-277-5733
                                                                                                                                                            Type:
                                                                                                                                                            Voice
                                                                                                                                                            Name:
                                                                                                                                                            Central Intake/Appointment
                                                                                                                                                            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-1800.2900) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                                                                            Description

                                                                                                                                                            Provides low-income taxpayers with expertise and advocacy in resolving tax matters.

                                                                                                                                                            Hours

                                                                                                                                                            Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)

                                                                                                                                                            Required Documents

                                                                                                                                                            Documents as requested when appointment is scheduled

                                                                                                                                                            Eligibility

                                                                                                                                                            Must meet income guidelines

                                                                                                                                                            Fees

                                                                                                                                                            Free

                                                                                                                                                            Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                                            Please call or complete online application at: (http://www.ardfky.org/node/6/legal-assistance-application)

                                                                                                                                                            Geography Served

                                                                                                                                                              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                                                            • Kentucky
                                                                                                                                                              • Adair County
                                                                                                                                                                • Casey County
                                                                                                                                                                  • Clinton County
                                                                                                                                                                    • Cumberland County
                                                                                                                                                                      • Lincoln County
                                                                                                                                                                        • Mccreary County
                                                                                                                                                                          • Monroe County
                                                                                                                                                                            • Pulaski County
                                                                                                                                                                              • Rockcastle County
                                                                                                                                                                                • Russell County
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wayne County

                                                                                                                                                                                  Telephone Numbers

                                                                                                                                                                                  Number:
                                                                                                                                                                                  866-277-5733
                                                                                                                                                                                  Type:
                                                                                                                                                                                  Voice
                                                                                                                                                                                  Name:
                                                                                                                                                                                  Central Intake/Appointment
                                                                                                                                                                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DT-8800) and related services within the Service Tree.

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