Employment Legal Services - Resolving Barriers To Employment | Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland - Lorain County Office

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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211 Summit

Physical Address

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

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.

Fax

(440) 324-1179

Voice

(440) 210-4533

voice | Tenant Info Line

Voice

(216) 586-3190

voice | Spanish Language Intake Line

Voice

(440) 210-4532

voice | Worker Information Line

Voice

(888) 808-2800

voice | Administrative and For Current Clients

Voice

(440) 324-1121

voice | Administrative and For Current Clients

Voice

(888) 817-3777

voice | English and Multiple Other Languages Intake Line

Application process

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

Fee

No fee.

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.

Languages

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Service area

Lorain County, Ohio

Agency info

Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland - Lorain County Office

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