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Predatory Lending Assistance | Community Legal Aid Services

Community Legal Aid Services - Portage

250 South Chestnut Street, Suite 22, Ravenna, OH 44266

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Eligibility

  • Serves residents of Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne counties.
  • Gross household income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines OR must be an older adult age 60 or over.
  • Case acceptance is based on a variety of criteria including case type, level of service required, goal of representation, merit, and availability of staff. Other criteria may apply based on the details of the case.
  • Even if a caller does not qualify for agency services, Community Legal Aid is often able to refer callers to another appropriate program.

Required documents

If possible, callers should collect legal documents related to the case in order to provide information during the screening process.

Hours

Same as site hours. Online application system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(800) 998-9454
Voice·

voice | Legal Aid Helpline for New Clients

Languages

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Application process

  • Call the Legal HelpLine or visit website for more information or to apply for assistance.
  • If completing online application, applicants must provide a valid phone number where they can be reached. Applicants will be informed about the status of their application and next steps.
  • Prospective clients go through a brief eligibility screening process. If eligible, clients are scheduled to speak with an attorney who will discuss their problem with them.
  • Cases needing more than telephone consultation are served at local offices according to case acceptance criteria.

Fees

Legal services have no fee, but there may be court costs.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio Columbiana County, Ohio Wayne County, Ohio Medina County, Ohio Trumbull County, Ohio Portage County, Ohio Stark County, Ohio Mahoning County, Ohio
Provides information, guidance, and/or legal representation for people who believe that they are victims of unscrupulous lending institutions.

Last Verified

05/18/2026

Providing organization

Community Legal Aid Services
Provides free civil legal services and legal advocacy for low income and older adult Ohioans in Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne counties. Helps low income and older adults achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through legal representation and the provision of information, advice, and self-help tools.

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