Domestic Violence Legal Assistance | Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland
Evaluates cases for possible assistance with a Civil Protection Order (CPO)where one of the following is true: an incident of abuse toward applicant or minor child has occurred in last 60 days; abuser is subject to charges or protection order for offense of violence in last 60 days or a Civil Protection Order (CPO) has been issued against abuser; abuser is incarcerated for offense of violence, has made new threats of abuse to applicant and incarceration will end in less than 12 months; juvenile court custody matter where unmarried biological mother is seeking custody or incident of abuse towards minor child was alleged but not substantiated, or applicant is concerned about complying with court-ordered custody or visitation due to Covid 19.
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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
8 N State St., Rm. 300, Painesville, OH 44077
Hours
Intake hours to call: M, W, F: 9:00am–4:00pm; T, Th: 9:00am–2:00pm
Voice
Fax
(440) 352-0015
Website
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
Evaluates cases for assistance in the following circumstances: married and unmarried persons; where applicant has experienced violence, stalking or serious threat of abuse within the last 6 months; or where minor child witnessed or experienced violence in the last 6 months; or abuser has faced charges for violence or been subject to protection order within the last 6 months; or abuser has less than 2 years remaining in period of incarceration for crime of violence. 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. Abuser's income will not be considered when determining eligibility in domestic violence cases if applicant is living with the abuser. Applicant's problem must also meet case acceptance guidelines.
Service area
Ashtabula County, Ohio Lake County, Ohio Lorain County, Ohio Geauga County, Ohio Cuyahoga County, Ohio
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.