Provides limited, low cost legal assistance. Can provide defense in limited criminal matters including vacating pending traffic violations, managing misdemeanors, or dealing with probation or low-level felony warrants. Provides help with sealing of criminal records/expungement (and in some cases may be able to lessen or remove some penalties). Provides help with lawsuits arising from credit disputes, civil actions, and home foreclosures. Assists with the preparation of simple wills and assistance with some probate matters. Does not assist in criminal cases where a public defender or private lawyer will handle the case (most cases in common pleas court or municipal courts), unless its related to a Motion to seal or "expunge" or a motion to vacate capias (vacate an outstanding arrest warrant). Does not represent individuals in the following types of cases: civil litigation, workers comp, bankruptcy, eviction, divorce/dissolution/child support, and/or administrative appeals.

Provides free, civil legal services to those in need in eight counties throughout central northeast Ohio. Offer screening for those seeking legal assistance; legal information, advice and representation for qualifying clients; community education on legal issues; public advocacy and awareness of the needs of low-income individuals and families; continuing legal education workshops and training; partnership with and training for community organizations.

Provides a variety of services that enable individuals to remain independent and cared for at home. Included are planning for families with a member who requires an increased/increasing level of care; recommendations and referrals to address problem areas; counseling to deal with life change, loss, anxiety and depression; physical, occupational, or speech therapy; skilled home nursing; personal emergency response systems that alert a remote agency when someone has fallen and requires assistance. Service includes caregiver training.

Provides breast care services including accurate prevention, early detection, diagnosis, educational programs and support services. Offer Joanie's Promise program which covers the payment of all diagnostic services for women who qualify for financial assistance.

Provides legal advice, document preparation, and full representation for older adults. Assists with Durable Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, divorce, and some guardianships and conservatorships.

Provides free, civil legal services to those in need in eight counties throughout central northeast Ohio. Offer screening for those seeking legal assistance; legal information, advice and representation for qualifying clients; community education on legal issues; public advocacy and awareness of the needs of low-income individuals and families; continuing legal education workshops and training; partnership with and training for community organizations.

Provides advice and document preparation may be available for basic Durable Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, and simple wills. Advice, document preparation, and representation may be available in limited probate matters involving estates of small value (including transfers on death and necessary releases of administration).

Legal Aid will be hosting a free legal clinic for low-income adults age 60 and older at Marion Senior Center on Wednesday , March 18, 2026 from 10:30am-2:30pm. Meet with an attorney to get help preparing: - Simple Wills - Durable Powers of Attorney - Health Care Directives - Transfer on Death Affidavits for Real Estate.

Provides breast care services including accurate prevention, early detection, diagnosis, educational programs and support services. Offer Joanie's Promise program which covers the payment of all diagnostic services for women who qualify for financial assistance.

Provides breast care services including accurate prevention, early detection, diagnosis, educational programs and support services. Offer Joanie's Promise program which covers the payment of all diagnostic services for women who qualify for financial assistance.

Provides breast care services including accurate prevention, early detection, diagnosis, educational programs and support services. Offer Joanie's Promise program which covers the payment of all diagnostic services for women who qualify for financial assistance.

Provides assistance to people who want to provide for the administration and/or protection of their assets during their lifetime. Includes will preparation, estate planning, and powers of attorney assistance.

Provides a legal proceeding to determine the deceased's assets, the value and the method of distribution to heirs as is provided by law. Some other duties of this court are: Guardianships, Trusts, Civil Commitments, Adoptions, Name Changes, Birth Registrations/Corrections, and Marriage Licenses (see separate program info on marriage licenses).

Provides advocacy and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Provides breast care services including accurate prevention, early detection, diagnosis, educational programs and support services. Offer Joanie's Promise program which covers the payment of all diagnostic services for women who qualify for financial assistance.

Provides guardianship and other decision-making supports for adults with developmental disabilities who are unable to provide informed consent, represent themselves, or manage their own affairs. Guardianships are for persons declared incompetent by the court and unable to manage their affairs. Will help investigate the need for services for those who feel they may be eligible. Maintains an on-call system for timely responses to emergency medical situations by providing informed consent.

Administers the probate estate of a deceased person living in Allen County at the time of death or involving property in Allen County. Processes applications regarding estates and trusts. Does not assist in filing and does not offer legal advice.

Provides recording services for all documents related to real estate located in Franklin County (i.e. deeds, mortgages, liens, etc.). Living Will declarations and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care forms are also provided by the office free of charge and may be recorded for a fee of $40. This fee covers the recording of both documents, along with a wallet-sized card that displays reference information that family and health care providers may easily use to access end-of-life decisions if necessary.

Provides guardianship and other decision-making supports for adults with developmental disabilities who are unable to provide informed consent, represent themselves, or manage their own affairs. Guardianships are for persons declared incompetent by the court and unable to manage their affairs. Will help investigate the need for services for those who feel they may be eligible. Maintains an on-call system for timely responses to emergency medical situations by providing informed consent.

Provides an opportunity for a family dealing with memory-impaired individuals to come together with staff for personalized assistance in identifying immediate needs and developing a plan of action to meet those needs. No formal diagnosis needed.

Evaluates cases for older adults, people with disabilities, and people with life-threatening conditions related to advance directives and wills; financial powers of attorney; survivorship deeds; transfer on death affidavits; and quit claim deeds.

Provide low-cost legal consultations and comprehensive services to low- and moderate-income immigrants and refugees and their family members. Consults are available for the following: - Consular processing; - Applying for U.S. citizenship or Naturalization certificate; - Applying for or renewing a green card; - Applying for Employment Authorization Document; - Applying for travel documents/reentry permits; - Immigration case follow-up with USCIS representation. - Family legal services such as divorce, dissolution, and custody. - Will preparation.

Administers estates and trusts; processes adoptions, name changes, birth certificate corrections, and registration of delayed birth; issues marriage licenses and keeps marriage records; appoints guardianship of minors for incompetents, commitments of mentally ill and retarded persons, and approves wrongful death actions.

Provides breast care services including accurate prevention, early detection, diagnosis, educational programs and support services. Offer Joanie's Promise program which covers the payment of all diagnostic services for women who qualify for financial assistance.

Provides advance directives that can be picked up at the hospital or print them from home. Assistance is also available to individuals that need help to fill the form out. Public Notary is available by appointment for advance directives form to be completed.