EB OFFERED BYEastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Legal Reservation

EBCI Legal Assistance Office

Civil legal aid for tribal members: domestic violence protective orders, parent representation in family safety cases, criminal defense (tribal court), involuntary commitment proceedings, and elder abuse/neglect prevention. Simple wills and healthcare power of attorney documents prepared for enrolled EBCI members, their spouses, first descendants, and EBCI employees. Most representation is by court referral or judicial appointment.

AvailableReservation
Operated byTribal

Who qualifies

Citizens of this tribe

Primarily enrolled EBCI members. Simple wills and healthcare POA also available to enrolled members' spouses, first descendants, and EBCI employees. Most direct representation is by court referral or judicial appointment — contact the LAO to discuss whether direct representation is available for your situation.

How to apply

PhoneEmailIn-Person

Call 828-359-7400 or email legalhelp@ebci-nsn.gov. Most representation is by court referral or judicial appointment; contact the LAO to discuss eligibility for direct representation.

Where it's available

Serves tribal members within the Qualla Boundary and EBCI tribal jurisdiction, NC.

257 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719

Get in touch

Phone828-359-7400 Websitewww.ebci.gov Emaillegalhelp@ebci-nsn.gov
Office257 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719

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Last verified against the official source on 2026-05-16.

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Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians · LEGAL

EBCI Legal Assistance Office

Civil legal aid for tribal members: domestic violence protective orders, parent representation in family safety cases, criminal defense (tribal court), involuntary commitment proceedings, and elder abuse/neglect prevention. Simple wills and healthcare power of attorney documents prepared for enrolled EBCI members, their spouses, first descendants, and EBCI employees. Most representation is by court referral or judicial appointment.

Who's eligible

Tribal Citizens Only

Primarily enrolled EBCI members. Simple wills and healthcare POA also available to enrolled members' spouses, first descendants, and EBCI employees. Most direct representation is by court referral or judicial appointment — contact the LAO to discuss whether direct representation is available for your situation.

Where it's offered

Reservation

Serves tribal members within the Qualla Boundary and EBCI tribal jurisdiction, NC.

Location:

257 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719

How to apply

Call 828-359-7400 or email legalhelp@ebci-nsn.gov. Most representation is by court referral or judicial appointment; contact the LAO to discuss eligibility for direct representation.

Phone Email In-Person

Contact

Phone: 828-359-7400

Email: legalhelp@ebci-nsn.gov

View program website

Last verified against the official source on 2026-05-16.

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