Provides information and resources regarding discrimination related to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and HIV status. Lambda Legal selects cases that will have the greatest impact in protecting and advancing the rights of LGBT people and those with HIV. While Lambda 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 in the area 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.

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.

Provides free legal information, advice, brief service, and referral for residents of Ohio over age 60. The Legal Helpline responds to the legal needs of callers within Ohio, regardless of income or location. Typical questions concern Medicare, Medicaid, Medicaid estate recovery, living wills, durable powers of attorney for health care, and consumer problems such as fraud and overcharging for home repairs.

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.

Offers assistance in dealing with the justice system to individual victims of domestic violence (including elder abuse), stalking or related crimes. Includes information on the legal process, safety planning, and planning for next steps in the legal process. Advocates are not attorneys but have access to lists of attorneys who are knowledgeable about domestic violence. Advocates are assigned to the criminal municipal courts and are available assist victims with the criminal court process, including temporary protective orders. Accompaniment to court is provided to victims who live in the areas served. Accompaniment services are available for victims with criminal complaints, child custody cases, juvenile court cases if the parents have been together but never married, divorce cases, and domestic relations cases. Those who are clients may have access to donated cell phones to use in emergencies.

Provides venue for older adults to ask general questions of a local attorney.

Answers questions and gives general information about court rules, procedures, practices and terms. Provides court forms and instructions on filling them and will check forms for completeness. This service is not a replacement for legal counsel and will not provide legal representation.

Offers a free legal advice clinic 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. - Sponsored by The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland.

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 impartial conflict mediation services to assist in Tenant/Landlord Housing/Eviction related dispute resolution. An mediator works with all parties involved to develop a voluntary settlement that is acceptable to all involved. Situations handled include housing/tenant-landlord disputes (evictions, maintenance, deposits, alleged discrimination). Can assist before as well as after an eviction action is filed in court.

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

Answers questions about employment benefits, worker rights, and unemployment compensation. More information available at https://lasclev.org/workerinfoline.

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

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.

County Bar Association does not have their own location, call Attorneys Zelkowitz, Barry & Callers.

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/.

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 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.

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.

Provides information to self-represented persons. Can provide the following information: information contained in the court docket, about court processes and procedures, examples of forms or pleadings to be used as a guide, referrals to appropriate agencies or other resources, pamphlets, and legal reference materials. Can also provide legal forms. NOTE: staff will not provide legal advice.

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

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.