Immigration Legal Assistance | Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland - Lorain County Office

Evaluates cases where: - Applicant has a pending removal proceeding in Cleveland immigration court AND lives in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Geauga, Lake, or Ashtabula County, or was referred by another immigration advocacy organization (such as Catholic Charities, Asian Services in Action or Building Hope in the City), or the applicant is being detained in Geauga County Jail; - Applicant is the victim of domestic violence, trafficking, or other crime (whether crime occurred in applicant’s home country, during applicant’s journey to the United States or in the United States), or applicant is under the age of 18 years old; - Applicant would like to file a family-based petition, is married, recently divorced, the parent of an abusive United States citizen or legal permanent resident (LPR), or seeking custody/guardianship of a child who has an immigration issue; - Applicant is seeking to apply for naturalization; - Applicant would like to request bond. If case is Board of Immigration appeal level or above, Legal Aid must have represented this client in the underlying case.

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211 Summit

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.

Voice

(888) 808-2800

voice | Administrative and For Current Clients

Voice

(440) 210-4532

voice | Worker Information Line

Voice

(440) 324-1121

voice | Administrative and For Current Clients

Voice

(440) 210-4533

voice | Tenant Info Line

Fax

(440) 324-1179

Voice

(216) 586-3190

voice | Spanish Language Intake Line

Voice

(888) 817-3777

voice | English and Multiple Other Languages Intake Line

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.

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.