Education 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:

Walk-in Intake:

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voice | Administrative and For Current Clients

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voice | English and Multiple Other Languages Intake Line

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voice | Spanish Language Intake Line

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 education cases related to:

Disability access and special education (including evaluations, behavior plans and modifications or failure to follow IEP);

Enrollment issues (including homelessness and school fees/records or other barriers);

Language access (bilingual services for child and parent/guardian);
School discipline, including expulsion hearings and appeals and manifestation determination reviews (MDR's);
Post-Secondary education for individuals with a disability that cannot access education;
Lawsuit by school to collect education expenses.

Last assured

07/21/2025

What's Here

Providing organization

Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland - Lorain County Office

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