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Legal Assistance With Unemployment Compensation Benefits | Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland

1223 W 6th St., Cleveland, OH 44113

Serves 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.
None required to apply for assistance but all papers related to legal problem will be needed.
M, W, F: 9:00am-4:00pm T, Th: 9:00am-2:00pm. Online intake: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
https://lasclev.org/category/brief-advice-clinics/

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.

Free

Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Description

Reviews applications for unemployment compensation cases involving employee appeals from unfavorable decisions at the Determination or Redetermination stage (and, if hearing date set, at least 14 days prior to hearing); overpayments for Unemployment Compensation (UC) or Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).

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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.