Bankruptcy Legal Assistance | Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland - Lorain County Office
Evaluates requests for bankruptcy assistance where applicant seeks protection from creditor in the following instances: - Threat of garnishment or wrongful garnishment; - Utility shut off with no other options to reinstate service; - Driver's license suspension; - Income from Social Security or other governmental benefit is being offset to arrearage of more than $2,000 on federal mortgage. If applicant has a permanent disability, is retired or elderly, and is judgment proof: Offers assistance with communicating such facts with creditors.
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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.
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Fax
(440) 324-1179
Website
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 for other languages.
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.