EMPLOYMENT LEGAL SERVICES | LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND
Evaluates cases related to removing barriers to employment such as: sealing criminal records or application for a Certification 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 and employer still in business) obtaining identification for employment purposes, including driver's license reinstatement, obtaining or maintaining licenses/vocational certifications; employment discrimination which has occurred within the last 12 months.
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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
1223 W 6th St., Cleveland, OH 44113
Hours
M, W, F: 9:00am-4:00pm; T, Th: 9:00am-2:00pm; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online.
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Application process
May apply for services online, where applicants can schedule a call back to speak with an intake specialist. Click on "Apply for Free Legal Help" on the organization's web site to start the application process. May also call to speak with an intake specialist. In-person intake interviews may be available when necessary to ensure access to organization's services based on individual circumstances. Those who walk into the building M-F: 9:00am-5:00pm can fill out a card to request a call back from an intake specialist.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Residents of Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Lorain, and Ashtabula counties who meet financial eligibility criteria (household income below 125% of current federal poverty guidelines with limited assets). Will evaluate applicants with gross income up to 200% of current federal poverty guidelines and older adults (age 60+) when determining financial eligibility for service. Applicant's problem must also meet case acceptance guidelines.
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LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND
Secures justice and resolves fundamental problems for those who are low income and vulnerable by providing high quality legal services and working for systemic solutions in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties.