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Employment Legal Services - Resolving Barriers To Employment | 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).

- Serves residents of Lorain County with household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. - Applicants must also meet case acceptance guidelines.
- None required to apply for assistanc - Must provide all papers related to legal problem and a signed release of information forms to receive assistance.
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.
(440) 210-4533

Voice - voice | Tenant Info Line

(440) 210-4532

Voice - voice | Worker Information Line

(888) 808-2800

Voice - voice | Administrative and For Current Clients

(440) 324-1121

Voice - voice | Administrative and For Current Clients

(888) 817-3777

Voice - voice | English and Multiple Other Languages Intake Line

(216) 586-3190

Voice - voice | Spanish Language Intake Line

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Call or visit the office during designated times or visit the website for more information and to complete intake.

No fee.

Lorain County, Ohio

Description

Evaluates cases related to removing barriers to employment such as: - Sealing criminal records or application for a Certificate of Qualification for Employment (CQE) when applicable; - Sealing and expungement of Juvenile records; - Resolving credit report problems that interfere with employment; - Owed money from an employer (including minimum wage, overtime, and vacation pay); - Obtaining identification for employment purposes, including driver’s license reinstatement; - Obtaining or maintaining licenses/certifications; - Employment discrimination which has occurred within the last 12 months;

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Providing organization

Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland - Lorain County Office

Provides legal representation in civil cases for people who cannot afford an attorney.