Worker Legal Assistance | Legal Aid Of Southeast And Central Ohio
73 East Water Street, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Eligibility
Applicants must be at or below 125% of the federal poverty level.
*Applicants are also ineligible if providing assistance would create a conflict of interest.
Client may be eligible for representation in the following cases:
*Application for unemployment benefits was incorrectly denied or you were asked to repay benefits you already received.
*Employer refuses to pay your minimum wage or overtime.
*Threatened with wage garnishment to pay a debt.
*Are a small business owner or nonprofit working on a community development project.
Required documents
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, closed 12:30pm-1pm
(800) 686-3668
Voice
(888) 246-4420
Voice
Application process
Call, email, or go online for more information or to apply.
Fees
None
Service area
Ross County, Ohio
Meigs County, Ohio
Vinton County, Ohio
Morgan County, Ohio
Washington County, Ohio
Gallia County, Ohio
Fayette County, Ohio
Athens County, Ohio
Pike County, Ohio
Jackson County, Ohio
Hocking County, Ohio
Fairfield County, Ohio
Pickaway County, Ohio
Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues:
*Unemployment compensation
*Wage garnishment
*Wage theft
Last assured
10/29/2025
Providing organization
Legal Aid Of Southeast And Central Ohio
Provides legal representation at no charge in CIVIL MATTERS for residents of Southeast and Central Ohio who have low household incomes, or who are age 60 or older. The organization is the result of a merge between Southeastern Ohio Legal Services and The Legal Aid Society of Columbus.