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Eviction Prevention Assistance | Barbourville, Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky

Eviction Prevention Assistance

700 Pitzer Street, Suite 1, Barbourville, KY 40906

Eligibility
Must have/meet:
  • Low income
  • Limited assets
  • Complete screening process
Required documents
Documents as requested during application process
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm, closed for lunch 12:00 noon-1:00 pm (EST)
To access this service, contact:

Crystal Fisher (Chief Secretary)

Melissa Tidwell (Directing Attorney)

606-546-5115
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Main

866-277-5133
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Central Intake/Appointment

800-441-5115
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Toll Free

Application process
Please call or complete online application at: (http://www.ardfky.org/node/6/legal-assistance-application)
Fees
Free
Service area
Whitley County, KY Knox County, KY Bell County, KY Harlan County, KY Clay County, KY Laurel County, KY
Provides free civil legal help to eligible low-income people in 37 counties of the Appalachian Mountains 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.
Last Assured
09/24/2025
Providing organization
Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky
Provides free legal representation for low-income individuals and families.