Bankruptcy Legal Assistance | Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland - Lorain County Office

Evaluates requests for bankruptcy assistance where applicant seeks protection from creditor in the following instances: - Threat of garnishment or wrongful garnishment; - Utility shut off with no other options to reinstate service; - Driver's license suspension; - Income from Social Security or other governmental benefit is being offset to arrearage of more than $2,000 on federal mortgage. If applicant has a permanent disability, is retired or elderly, and is judgment proof: Offers assistance with communicating such facts with creditors.

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211 Summit

Physical Address

1530 West River Road, Suite 301, Elyria, OH 44035

Hours

Phone Intake: - Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm. - Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00am to 2:00pm. - Closed federal holidays. Walk-in Intake: - Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00am to 1:00pm. - Closed federal holidays.

Voice

(888) 808-2800

voice | Administrative and For Current Clients

Voice

(440) 210-4532

voice | Worker Information Line

Voice

(440) 324-1121

voice | Administrative and For Current Clients

Voice

(440) 210-4533

voice | Tenant Info Line

Fax

(440) 324-1179

Voice

(216) 586-3190

voice | Spanish Language Intake Line

Voice

(888) 817-3777

voice | English and Multiple Other Languages Intake Line

Application process

Call or visit the office during designated times or visit the website for more information and to complete intake.

Fee

No fee.

Eligibility

- Serves residents of Lorain County with household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. - Applicants must also meet case acceptance guidelines.

Languages

Utilizes language interpretation services for other languages.

Service area

Lorain County, Ohio

Agency info

Legal Aid Society Of Cleveland - Lorain County Office

Provides legal representation in civil cases for people who cannot afford an attorney.