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Immigration Legal Assistance | Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland - Lorain County Office

1530 West River Road, Suite 301, Elyria, OH 44035

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Lowered Elevator Controls|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
  • Serves residents of Lorain County with household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
  • Applicants must also meet case acceptance guidelines.
Required documents
  • None required to apply for assistance.
  • Must provide all papers related to legal problem and a signed release of information forms to receive assistance.
Hours
Phone Intake:
  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm.
  • Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00am to 2:00pm.
  • Closed federal holidays.
Walk-in Intake:
  • Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00am to 1:00pm.
  • Closed federal holidays.
(888) 817-3777
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(216) 586-3190
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(440) 324-1121
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Languages
Utilizes language interpretation services.
Application process
Call or visit the office during designated times or visit the website for more information and to complete intake.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Lorain County, Ohio
Evaluates cases where:
  • Applicant has a pending removal proceeding in Cleveland immigration court AND lives in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Geauga, Lake, or Ashtabula County, or was referred by another immigration advocacy organization (such as Catholic Charities, Asian Services in Action or Building Hope in the City), or the applicant is being detained in Geauga County Jail;
  • Applicant is the victim of domestic violence, trafficking, or other crime (whether crime occurred in applicant’s home country, during applicant’s journey to the United States or in the United States), or applicant is under the age of 18 years old;
  • Applicant would like to file a family-based petition, is married, recently divorced, the parent of an abusive United States citizen or legal permanent resident (LPR), or seeking custody/guardianship of a child who has an immigration issue;
  • Applicant is seeking to apply for naturalization;
  • Applicant would like to request bond.
If case is Board of Immigration appeal level or above, Legal Aid must have represented this client in the underlying case.
Last assured
07/21/2025
Providing organization
Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland - Lorain County Office
Provides legal representation in civil cases for people who cannot afford an attorney.