Provides free legal advice on a first come, first served basis to individuals with questions about civil legal problems (NOT criminal) related to: housing; utilities; debts; income taxes; work and unemployment; education; subsidized health care benefits; domestic violence; divorce; custody and visitation; other civil legal matters.

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 knowledgeable attorneys who can give advice about pension laws and pension rights, and assistance in resolving pension problems with employers. Client may be advised as to self-help measure. Staff will also pursue problems on the client's behalf, and can refer to other attorneys in various Ohio cities who can handle litigation and other complex situations.

Offers free legal advice clinics on civil matters to individuals who cannot afford a lawyer. Local attorneys will be available to meet briefly and confidentially with individuals and answer their legal questions related to money, housing, health, work, children and family. Note: Service does not include legal representation. If legal representation is needed, individuals may be referred to The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland or another service provider. - The clinic is a partnership between Oberlin Community Services and Legal Aid Society and is staffed by volunteer attorneys from Lorain County.

Offers an information line to answer basic legal questions.

Provides free legal assistance to victims of crime, including direct representation in the criminal justice system to uphold crime victims' rights. Does not perform civil work (i.e. divorce or child custody matters). Also provides informational and technical assistance to attorneys, victim service providers and legislators on crime victims' rights laws.

Links youth and families to a variety of services in the community to meet their needs.

A statewide website offering free, accurate legal information that is easy to understand. Also offers inter-active self-help tools and connections to local legal and community resources. https://www.ohiolegalhelp.org/.

Lawyer referral service. Gives callers the name of an attorney; a half hour appointment is arranged by caller with a $15 fee to be paid up front before talking to the attorney; lawyer does no work on the case until caller decides to retain the attorney. Handle attorney grievances. Notary education and testing. Background checks thru Fastfingerprints.com

Helps citizens identify what type of deed or title they have to their property and how they can reduce or eliminate their probate estate by using survivorship titles and deed transfer. Offers discounted services after attending the program.

Provides free legal information, advice and referral for older adults. Typical questions concern Medicare and Medicaid, estate recovery, living wills, durable powers of attorney for health care and consumer problems.

Provides free legal assistance via phone regarding problems that affect older adults living in Ohio. Subject areas include civil law issues such as consumer problems, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, subsidized housing, wills and estates. If the legal problem cannot be solved over the phone, the client may be referred to a private attorney who can provide the service. Also offers pamphlets on a variety of legal topics.

Provides information on state's employment laws and unemployment benefits. Agency staff answer legal questions regarding employment and unemployment benefits offered by state and federal governments during the COVID 19 outbreak, laws regarding compensation, additional benefits available due to the pandemic, and rights on the job. Callers who need legal assistance may be referred to the organization's intake line.

Provides general information about the most commonly encountered legal issues. Areas of law include: - Bankruptcy and Debt. - Business. - Civil Rights. - Consumer Protection. - Courts and Lawyers. - Criminal Justice. - Education. - Employment and Labor. - Environment and Natural Resources. - Estate Planning. - Family Relations. - Government and Public Benefits. - Healthcare. - Housing and Real Estate. - Immigration. - Industry Specialties. - Personal Injury. - Taxes.

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.

Assists self-represented individuals seeking a divorce, dissolution, legal separation and/or protection order. Also assissts with custody, visitation, and/or child support. NOTE: Cannot provide legal advice, but it will provide access to standardized forms, answer general questions about the Court’s processes and procedures, and connect litigants to other agencies when appropriate.

Enforces provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act dealing with public accommodations and commercial facilities. The ADA Information Line provides technical assistance and information on state and local government issues and on places of public accommodations and commercial facilities.

Offers free legal advice clinics to residents who cannot afford a lawyer. Local attorneys, who volunteer their time and expertise, will be available to meet with individuals and answer their legal questions in a confidential setting.

Assists with tenant/landlord issues such as getting landlord to make repairs, or whether or not you can be evicted during the pandemic.

SEOLS provides help on education issues, including: - Special education - School suspensions - Getting a school to follow an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Provides information and resources regarding discrimination related to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and HIV status. Selects cases that will have the greatest impact in protecting and advancing the rights of LGBTQ people and those with HIV. While Lambda Legal is not able to take every case, the Help Desk can discuss legal issues and can provide useful information. This assistance may include follow-up discussions with Lambda Legal attorneys or contact information for an attorney or for other organizations that may directly assist.

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.

SEOLS provides help on education issues, including: - Special education - School suspensions - Getting a school to follow an Individualized Education Program (IEP).