When disasters strike the Palmetto State, the South Carolina Bar works to match residents in need with legal services.
Toll-free Hotline
Hurricane survivors facing legal issues who are unable to afford a lawyer may call 803-799-6653 ext. 120 (toll-free) or (803) 576-3815 to request assistance.
Qualifying for Assistance
When connected to the hotline, callers should identify that they are seeking disaster-related legal assistance, provide brief details of the assistance needed and in which disaster-declared county they are located. Individuals who qualify for assistance will be matched with South Carolina lawyers who have volunteered to provide free legal assistance. This service is a partnership between the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, the South Carolina Bar, the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division, and South Carolina Legal Services.
Request Disaster Legal Help
This information was prepared to give you some general information on the law. It is not intended as legal advice about any particular problem. If you have questions about the law you should consult a lawyer. If you do not know a lawyer, you can call the South Carolina Bar Lawyer Referral Service weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at (803) 799-7100.