Consumer Law - Bankruptcy, Debtors' Rights, General Aid | Legal Aid Of Southeast And Central Ohio (LASCO)
Provides advice and representation in some limited bankruptcies when loss of home or income garnishment are threatened. Advice and representation may also be available in matters such as auto repossession, bill collection, unfair and deceptive practices, garnishments, home improvement problems, used car sales, auto repair, credit reporting, and student loan payments.
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Physical Address
1108 City Park Ave., Ste 200, Columbus, OH 43206
Hours
M-F: 8:30am-5:00pm
Fax
(614) 221-7625
Application process
SERVICE IS PHONE AND ONLINE ONLY DURING COVID 19 OUTBREAK. Some legal information and forms are available on the website. Click on "Get Help." Normally, phone, walk in, or email for information and assistance.
Fee
All legal services are free of charge. NOTE: Bankruptcy filings necessitate credit checks and/or credit counseling with charges from third parties.
Eligibility
Must have a household income less than 125% of the poverty level and be a citizen of the US. Will consider expenses such as childcare, transportation, and health care as well as certain assets when determining financial eligibility for service. Income and asset limits do not apply to persons age 60 or older. Not all eligible cases can be taken. Portsmouth office serves Adams, Lawrence or Scioto county. New Philadelphia Office serves Adams, Carroll, Coshocton, Holmes, and Tuscarawas counties. Steubenville Office serves Belmont, Harrison, and Jefferson counties.
Service area
Monroe County, Ohio
Scioto County, Ohio
Ross County, Ohio
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Washington County, Ohio
Harrison County, Ohio
Morgan County, Ohio
Pickaway County, Ohio
Fayette County, Ohio
Tuscarawas County, Ohio
Pike County, Ohio
Fairfield County, Ohio
Guernsey County, Ohio
Adams County, Ohio
Meigs County, Ohio
Hocking County, Ohio
Vinton County, Ohio
Gallia County, Ohio
Lawrence County, Ohio
Holmes County, Ohio
Noble County, Ohio
Belmont County, Ohio
Jefferson County, Ohio
Jackson County, Ohio
Coshocton County, Ohio
Athens County, Ohio
Carroll County, Ohio
Agency info
Legal Aid Of Southeast And Central Ohio (LASCO)
Offers free non-criminal legal help for people with low incomes in 36 counties in central and southeastern Ohio.