County to Open Legal Services Office for Low-Income Citizens

Anderson County citizens now have access to free legal services. The new Anderson Legal Services Office, which will be officially announced Monday, will offer free legal help with problems such as wills, evictions, and domestic issues to residents in Anderson County. Assistance is based on income and/or assets and the type of legal issue.

“Having the help of legal information and aid back in Anderson will help the people of our community get the help they need in coping with the ever-changing legal problems that occur to them," said Anderson County Councilwoman Gracie Floyd. "With the help of people in Anderson who worked as a team with me to get this done, we are so happy to say, ‘Welcome back legal aid’.”

The Anderson office is located at the South Main Chapel & Mercy Center, 2408 South Main Street, Anderson. The office is open on the first and third Monday each month. 

"At South Main Chapel & Mercy Center we are grateful for the opportunity to join in partnership with South Carolina Legal Services, who will provide legal services to the underserved in Anderson County at our location," said the Rev. Kurt Stutler, pastor of South Main Chapel & Mercy Center. "We much appreciate District Two County Council Representative Gracie Floyd for her role in facilitating this partnership."

Legal Services offers free legal assistance in legal matters, except for criminal cases. Assistance through legal aid depends on income and assets and the type of legal problem you have. 

To receive assistance, call 1-888-346-5592 to schedule an appointment to discuss your legal issues.