Provides legal advice, done by volunteer attorneys, regarding a variety of legal matters. Civil cases only, no help with criminal cases is offered.

Provides opportunities for eligible residents to speak with a volunteer attorney and ask questions about various legal issues, including custody, domestic violence, visitation, filling out do-it-yourself legal forms, divorce, domestic relations, courtroom procedures and more.

Provides a hotline number to speak with an attorney and get advice on evictions; virtual clinics provided on Tuesdays at 4pm. can call in or join from computer to get general information on the eviction process or speak with an attorney; online toolkit walks renters through whatever stage of the eviction process they are in, helps them prepare for court, and provides template documents.

Provides high quality, legal assistance in civil matters to help eligible low-income individuals in western Ohio achieves self-reliance, economic opportunity and equality justice.

Provides opportunities for eligible residents to speak with a volunteer attorney and ask questions about various legal issues, including custody, domestic violence, visitation, filling out do-it-yourself legal forms, divorce, domestic relations, courtroom procedures and more.

Provides legal advice or representation to handicapped or elderly persons who have problems related to income, employment, family matters, health care, or individual rights.

Provides the following legal services for low-income clients with housing issues: Eviction defense and enforcement of tenants' rights; Protection of public housing subsidies; Home ownership, foreclosure, and access to housing; and other issues related to housing rights, including utility shut-offs, predatory lending, and the rights of tenants with disabilities.

Provides a hotline number to speak with an attorney and get advice on evictions; virtual clinics provided on Tuesdays at 4pm. can call in or join from computer to get general information on the eviction process or speak with an attorney; online toolkit walks renters through whatever stage of the eviction process they are in, helps them prepare for court, and provides template documents.

Provides information and guidance for individuals who need assistance in the area of law which relates to the rights and needs of older adults. Specialized in the areas of: - Age discrimination. - Consumer fraud. - Estate planning and management. - Living trusts. - Trust administration. - Probate. - Property law. - Retirement planning. - Pension benefits. - Social Security benefits. - Medicaid and Medicare. - Disability planning - Long-term care alternatives. - Health care decisions. - Elder abuse. - Guardianships. - Conservatorships.

Provides limited, low cost legal assistance. Can provide defense in limited criminal matters including vacating pending traffic violations, managing misdemeanors, or dealing with probation or low-level felony warrants. Provides help with sealing of criminal records/expungement (and in some cases may be able to lessen or remove some penalties). Provides help with lawsuits arising from credit disputes, civil actions, and home foreclosures. Assists with the preparation of simple wills and assistance with some probate matters. Does not assist in criminal cases where a public defender or private lawyer will handle the case (most cases in common pleas court or municipal courts), unless its related to a Motion to seal or "expunge" or a motion to vacate capias (vacate an outstanding arrest warrant). Does not represent individuals in the following types of cases: civil litigation, workers comp, bankruptcy, eviction, divorce/dissolution/child support, and/or administrative appeals.

Provides a court appointed public attorney for defendants who cannot afford to hire legal counsel on their own due to financial hardship.

COVID-19 Temporary Message: All Legal Aid walk-in intake has been suspended until further notice. Community based legal clinics are also canceled through April. People are encouraged to do over the phone and online intakes at this time.

Free legal aid services for low income individuals providing representation and counseling in routine legal matters in civil cases only. No representation available for criminal cases. Provides legal advice and counseling in areas of:

• Bankruptcy Legal Assistance
• Child Custody Legal Assistance
• Consumer Legal Assistance
• Divorce Legal Assistance
• Domestic Violence Legal Assistance
• Education Legal Assistance
• Employment Legal Assistance
• Estate Planning
• Financial Barriers to Court / Agency (denial of a poverty affidavit / fee waiver or unable to pay costs to obtain documents)
• Foreclosure Legal Assistance
• Healthcare Legal Assistance
• Immigration Legal Assistance
• Income Tax Legal Assistance
• Language Access to Court / Agency ( cases where an individual had been denied an interperator)
• Legal Assistanct when being sued - Applicant not at fault
• Private Landlord/tenant Legal Assistance
• Probate Legal Assistance (Adoption/Guardianship/Estate Administration)
• Public Benefits Legal Assistance
• Public/Subsidized Housing Legal Assistance
• Sealing or expunging Criminal Recodrs and Certificates for Qualification for Employment (CQE)
• Unemployment Compensation and Wage Cases
• Utilities Legal Assistance
• and Veteran Benefits Legal Assistance

For more information on each, see attachment.

Other Intake Language Options	Number
Spanish	(216) 586 - 3190
Arabic	(216) 586 - 3191
Mandarin	(216) 586 - 3192
French	(216) 586 - 3193
Vietnamese	(216) 586 - 3194
Russian	(216) 586 - 3195
Swahili	(216) 586 - 3196

Provides legal representation for eligible people charged with violations of the criminal code, felony offenses and some misdemeanors. Will also offer some general information about legal issues and the court process.

Legal services provided for clients age 60 and older, regardless of income and assets, in matters such as credit card debt, debt collection, foreclosures, landlord/tenant, simple wills, power of attorney. Civil cases only by appointment or walk-ins for Knox County residents at Station Break Senior Center.

Provides opportunities for eligible residents to speak with a volunteer attorney and ask questions about various legal issues, including custody, domestic violence, visitation, filling out do-it-yourself legal forms, divorce, domestic relations, courtroom procedures and more.

Provides a Court Appointed Public Attorney to defendants who cannot afford to hire legal counsel on their own.

Equitas Health is proud to offer legal clinics as part of our integrated care model. Our clinic lawyers work to remove legal barriers for the clients we serve, focusing on Equitas Health’s vision to serve as a gateway to good health. Our clinics address family law issues for all clients and name/gender changes, affecting the trans+ community.

Offers brief legal advice clinics with volunteer attorneys. Does not provide formal legal representation, attorneys. Also offers workshops where an attorney presents on legal topics such as family law, landlord-tenant law, debt management, education law, and more.

Provides a court appointed attorney to defendants when they are determined to be indigent.

Provides legal aid services for assisting individuals on the spectrum with inquiries, counseling, planning, reviews, benefits account setup, and more.

Provides opportunities for eligible residents to speak with a volunteer attorney and ask questions about various legal issues, including custody, domestic violence, visitation, filling out do-it-yourself legal forms, divorce, domestic relations, courtroom procedures and more.

Provides legal assistance with filing bankruptcies, cases involving debt collectors, garnishments and repossessions, student loan discharge and collection issues, credit reporting problems, auto purchase and loan problems, payday loans and other lending issues. Also handles a variety of civil issues for those who meet eligibility requirements.

Assists agricultural workers with governmental procedures related to immigration laws, recovery of unpaid wages, violations of farm worker protection laws, the application for and denial of public benefits, housing evictions, and a variety of consumer issues. Advocates not only work to resolve a clients immediate problem, but also provide education on the legal process and their rights and obligations. Service is limited by availability of staff and funding. There is no guarantee that a lawyer will be available to take a client's case.

Provides limited, low cost legal assistance. Can provide defense in limited criminal matters including vacating pending traffic violations, managing misdemeanors, or dealing with probation or low-level felony warrants. Provides help with sealing of criminal records/expungement (and in some cases may be able to lessen or remove some penalties). Provides help with lawsuits arising from credit disputes, civil actions, and home foreclosures. Assists with the preparation of simple wills and assistance with some probate matters. Does not assist in criminal cases where a public defender or private lawyer will handle the case (most cases in common pleas court or municipal courts), unless its related to a Motion to seal or "expunge" or a motion to vacate capias (vacate an outstanding arrest warrant). Does not represent individuals in the following types of cases: civil litigation, workers comp, bankruptcy, eviction, divorce/dissolution/child support, and/or administrative appeals.

Legal services are provided during legal clinics. Referrals to community attorneys who offer pro bono or discounted services are also given.