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Frequently Asked Questions
From licensing and conduct to contact information on free legal resources, these questions are those most often asked.
Q. How does one become licensed to practice law in the state of Tennessee?
A. The Board of Law Examiners handles issues of the bar exam and reciprocity from other states. You may contact them at:
Board of Law Examiners
511 Union Street, Suite 525
Nashville, TN 37219
Phone: 615-741-3234
Fax: 615-741-5867
http://www.tnble.org
Q. Who should I contact about issues dealing with the conduct of a lawyer?
A. The Board of Professional Responsibility handles issues of possible misconduct of lawyers. You may contact them at:
Board of Professional Responsibility
10 Cadillac Drive, Suite 220
Brentwood, TN 37027
615-361-7500 or 800-486-5714
ethics@tbpr.org
Q. I am looking for a lawyer. How do I find one?
A. You can use a referral service, seek recommendations or check legal service resources. Learn more on our Find an Attorney page.
Q. I cannot afford an attorney, can you help me?
A. Low-income Tennesseans have helpful resources they can access when they have legal issues. First, consider what services you may qualify for. Learn more at our What is Legal Aid? page.
Among the resources are the website Help4TN.org and a toll-free telephone hotline at 888-HELP4TN or (888) 395-9297, which both offer information and access to referrals and legal advice. TN Free Legal Answers is an online program that allows attorneys to answer legal questions from low-income Tennesseans.
Bar associations, the Tennessee Access to Justice Commission and legal aid and community organizations across the state also support standing legal clinics throughout the year.
You can also contact local legal aid groups across the state. (These organizations also have helpful information and resources on their websites.)