The Kentucky Access to Justice Commission (KAJC), in collaboration with local partners, has launched three Legal Help Centers in Kentucky. The Centers offer information on a variety of legal topics including divorce, expungement, child support and simple probate matters.
Patrons walk in and are assisted on a first come, first serve basis. They are asked to briefly describe their legal issue and are then assisted by a volunteer. While volunteers do not provide legal advice, they do offer legal information, which includes helping patrons locate and complete the legal forms appropriate to their legal issue.
There is no charge for the information and assistance provided.
Fayette County Legal Help Center
The Fayette County Legal Help Center (FCLHC) opened in March 2022. The FCLHC is a collaborative project between KAJC and Fayette County Office of the Circuit Court Clerk, Fayette County Family Court Judges, the Fayette County Law Library Trustees and the Administrative Office of the Courts.
The FCLHC is open every Thursday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and is located in the Law Library, in the basement of the Fayette Circuit Courthouse, Lexington.
Jefferson County Legal Help Center
The Jefferson County Legal Help Center (JCLHC) opened in January 2024. The JCLHC operates under the auspices of the Jefferson County Law Library Trustees and the Friends of the Jefferson County Public Law Library. The JCHLC and the Law Library are directed by Amy Hilliard.
The JCHLC is open every Tuesday between 10:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. and is located in the Old Jail Building, 514 W. Liberty Street, Suite 240, Louisville.
The webpage for the JCLHC can be found at https://jcpll.net/legal-help-center/
Kenton County Legal Help Center
The Kenton County Legal Help Center (KCLHC) opened in April 2024. The KCLHC is a collaborative project between KAJC and the Kenton County Office of the Circuit Court Clerk, the Kenton County Law Library Trustees, the Administrative Office of the Courts, Northern Kentucky Volunteer Lawyers, Inc., and Legal Aid of the Bluegrass.
The KCLHC is open every Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and is located in the Law Library, second floor of the Kenton County Justice Center, Covington.
