1)Legal Assistance: Quality Representation

Utilizing a staff of lawyers, legal clerks, and paralegals, the CLO provides representation to indigent citizens charged with all State law offenses:

  • At the trial level, provides direct client representation in the General Sessions, Criminal, and Juvenile Courts.
  • At the Appellate level, provides client representation in the Court of Criminal Appeals and the Tennessee Supreme Court.
  • Provides assistance in obtaining civil legal services to assist clients with legal issues such as on-the-job injuries, social security claims, immigration issues, or domestic relations issues.
  • Processes expungement requests for all eligible clients.

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