CONSUMER LEGAL ASSISTANCE - DEBT COLLECTION, GENERAL AID | LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND

Evaluates cases related to consumer issues such as credit card collection attempts or lawsuits, or court debt from criminal cases; student loans, payday loans, auto title loans; home repair contracts or other contracts; recent repossessions, threats of repossession; and lawsuits following car repossession; medical or nursing home collection.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

8 N State St., Painesville, OH 44077

Hours

Intake hours to call: M, W, F: 9:00am–4:00pm; T, Th: 9:00am–2:00pm, or 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online.

Fax

(440) 352-0015

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

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 .

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.