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By Austin R. RamseyAppeared in The Lexington Herald Leader on May 22, 2026A Martin County attorney who helped two disabled Kentucky miners retain interim black lung benefits against coal operators trying to dispute the benefits has scored a major vic...

 Prestonsburg, KY — AppalReD Legal Aid has won an important appeal that strengthens access to legal representation for coal miners disabled by black lung disease. In Sparks v. Locust Grove, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Benefits Review Board ru...

So far this year our Pro Bono Program has closed 150 cases, helping 259 adults and 151 children with a variety of legal issues. Through our in-person and virtual clinics, we have assisted individuals in representing themselves in divorce and custody ...

Are you a bankruptcy attorney licensed to practice in bankruptcy court in Kentucky? Do you want to help low-income and other vulnerable people who need relief from debt through bankruptcy? If you answered yes, we have pro bono opportunities for you!A...

Are you a bankruptcy attorney licensed to practice in bankruptcy court in Kentucky? Do you want to help low-income and other vulnerable people who need relief from debt through bankruptcy? If you answered yes, we have pro bono opportunities for you!A...

June's clinic will be held on June 9 rather than the regular day due to a scheduling conflict with the Kentucky Bar Association Conference.

AppalReD Legal Aid is partnering with the Floyd County Health Department to offer a FREE expungement clinic! Join us July 8, 2026, from 12:00 to 5:00 PM to meet with an attorney and find out if you are eligible for an expungement and what steps you n...

The Pro Bono Team and our volunteers conduct an in-person family law, wills, and dismissal only expungement clinic at Red Bird Mission every month from 10 to 4. Our schedule for the rest of the year is:May 29June 15July 22August 18September 22October...

On Wednesday, April 15th, AppalReD Legal Aid paid a visit to Pikeville to host their second Roots of Appalachia legal aid clinic. Area residents were able to visit the Pike County Library to get legal advice related to living wills, power of attorney...