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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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
255 2nd St. Ne, Ste. D, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Hours
M-F: 8:30am-5:00pm
Voice
Voice
Fax
(330) 339-6672
Website
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
Fairfield County, Ohio Pike County, Ohio Guernsey County, Ohio Adams County, Ohio Morgan County, Ohio Hocking County, Ohio Washington County, Ohio Ross County, Ohio Cuyahoga County, Ohio Scioto County, Ohio Harrison County, Ohio Monroe County, Ohio Tuscarawas County, Ohio Fayette County, Ohio Pickaway County, Ohio Lawrence County, Ohio Holmes County, Ohio Noble County, Ohio Vinton County, Ohio Gallia County, Ohio Meigs County, Ohio Belmont County, Ohio Jefferson County, Ohio Carroll County, Ohio Athens County, Ohio Jackson County, Ohio Coshocton 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.