We believe in justice for all

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Mission

Legal Aid of the Bluegrass pursues justice and transforms lives through free, high-quality civil legal services for low-income and vulnerable people. 

Vision

A just community where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness, and has access to the basic necessities of life. 

Values

  • Justice- We believe in justice for all.
  • Respect- We believe all people deserve respect, dignity, and fair treatment.
  • Compassion- We are compassionate in our ways, words, and actions.
  • Integrity-  We act with honesty and fairness in all that we do, ensuring that our clients and our communities know they can count on us as a trusted partner.
  • Impact- We strive to respond to the needs of our client community by providing services that are high-quality and impactful. We use traditional and innovative approaches to provide legal help that addresses serious issues that impact our clients' lives. 

History

The Northern Kentucky Legal Aid Society, established in 1967, merged with Northeast Kentucky Legal Services in 1997, and the Central Kentucky Legal Services in 2002 to become Legal Aid of the Bluegrass. The organization represents people from 33 northern, central and northeastern Kentucky counties.

 

Need Legal Help

Legal aid protects the rights of people living at or near poverty with legal problems such as:  housing, consumer, family and public benefits. We ensure access to justice for all people, including veterans, the elderly, those who are disabled and victims of domestic violence. You can call us at 859-431-8200 to apply for assistance Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Friday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Calls are answered in the order they are received. You may also apply online by clicking "Apply For Help" below. 

 

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