BRIEF ADVICE LEGAL CLINIC | LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND
Provides brief legal advice to individuals with questions about civil legal problems (not criminal) related to housing, utilities, debts, immigration questions, income taxes, work and unemployment, education, subsidized health care benefits, domestic violence, divorce, custody, visitation, and other civil legal matters.
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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
1223 W 6th St., Cleveland, OH 44113
Hours
Varies as scheduled. By appointment only. Appointments become available two weeks before the clinic date.
Voice
Voice
Application process
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.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
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). Legal Aid 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. Level of assistance is limited in every case to what organization provides through intake.
Agency info
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.