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.

Provides representation to low-income clients by 3rd-year law students, operating under the supervision of faculty. Cases handled include consumer home repair, misdemeanor criminal cases (in select suburban courts see eligibility), benefits advocacy, Social Security Disability appeals, health care issues and guardianship removal. The clinic CANNOT handle family law cases, health care personal injury or malpractice cases, bankruptcy or felonies, does not help with employment law concerns, and does not assist with expunging of criminal records.

Provides legal advice, done by volunteer attorneys, regarding a variety of legal matters. Civil cases only, no help with criminal cases is offered.

Offers outreach services and information and referral for seniors. Will provide assistance with filling out and understanding various forms. Legal assistance is offered.

Offers a legal clinic that provides information about various legal concerns including immigration issues (Detentions from I.C.E cancelation of deportation, extension, visas), family rights (divorce, dissolutions custody and child support), personal injury (auto accident, catastrophic injuries), traffic violations (OVI/DUI, no license any all other traffic violation), criminal charges (felony and M charges).

COVID-19 Temporary Message: All Legal Aid walk-in intake has been suspended until further notice. Community based legal clinics are also canceled through April. People are encouraged to do over the phone and online intakes at this time.

Free legal aid services for low income individuals providing representation and counseling in routine legal matters in civil cases only. No representation available for criminal cases. Provides legal advice and counseling in areas of:

• Bankruptcy Legal Assistance
• Child Custody Legal Assistance
• Consumer Legal Assistance
• Divorce Legal Assistance
• Domestic Violence Legal Assistance
• Education Legal Assistance
• Employment Legal Assistance
• Estate Planning
• Financial Barriers to Court / Agency (denial of a poverty affidavit / fee waiver or unable to pay costs to obtain documents)
• Foreclosure Legal Assistance
• Healthcare Legal Assistance
• Immigration Legal Assistance
• Income Tax Legal Assistance
• Language Access to Court / Agency ( cases where an individual had been denied an interperator)
• Legal Assistanct when being sued - Applicant not at fault
• Private Landlord/tenant Legal Assistance
• Probate Legal Assistance (Adoption/Guardianship/Estate Administration)
• Public Benefits Legal Assistance
• Public/Subsidized Housing Legal Assistance
• Sealing or expunging Criminal Recodrs and Certificates for Qualification for Employment (CQE)
• Unemployment Compensation and Wage Cases
• Utilities Legal Assistance
• and Veteran Benefits Legal Assistance

For more information on each, see attachment.

Other Intake Language Options	Number
Spanish	(216) 586 - 3190
Arabic	(216) 586 - 3191
Mandarin	(216) 586 - 3192
French	(216) 586 - 3193
Vietnamese	(216) 586 - 3194
Russian	(216) 586 - 3195
Swahili	(216) 586 - 3196

Provides free legal advice and representation on civil legal problems in the following areas: - Administrative Law. - Consumer Law. - Education Law. - Family Law. - Housing Law. - Immigration Law. - Other civil matters. - Does not provide assistance in criminal, juvenile offender, or traffic cases.

Provides legal representation (licensed attorney) for indigent individuals charged with violations of the criminal code, felony offenses, and some misdemeanors.

Evaluates cases related to motor vehicle accidents where applicant is being sued for money damages, did not have insurance at time of accident, has not been convicted or plead guilty; denies wrongdoing,and at risk of garnishment and damages claim is over $2,000.

Provides civil legal services to low income people in Guernsey, Hocking and Pickaway Counties in various areas including domestic, foreclosure, housing, consumer, public benefits and IRS tax disputes. Clients receive assistance in person by appointments and by telephone.

Provides a variety of social and recreational activities, transportation, and social services for seniors. Also, provides outreach services, including assistance with filling out forms. On site the Center offers Blood Pressure Checks, legal counseling, and a benefit bank. Social and recreational activities may include social meetings, craft classes, line dancing, cards, trips, yoga and exercise classes. Offers information and referral to governmental and community resources.

Provides free legal advice and representation on civil legal problems in the areas of Housing Law and other civil matters related to hoarding issues.

Provides a Court Appointed Public Attorney to defendants who cannot afford to hire legal counsel on their own.

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.

Files direct appeals and post-conviction motions to Ohio's Eighth District Court of Appeals (Cuyahoga County), the Ohio Supreme Court, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Will also offer some general information about legal issues and the court process.

Provides a free legal hotline for legal information advice, and referral for residents of Ohio, regardless of income or resources.

Do your housing applications get turned down because of your eviction record Do you have criminal records that should be expunged so you can find work Do child support payments make it impossible to afford housing

Provides opportunities for eligible residents to speak with a volunteer attorney and ask questions about various legal issues, including custody, domestic violence, visitation, filling out do-it-yourself legal forms, divorce, domestic relations, courtroom procedures and more.

Veterans who need representation in a lawsuit based on credit card debt may be eligible for free legal assistance through this program.

Provides legal assistance for LGBTQ+ individuals. Cases may include gender marker changes, name changes, family law (custody, divorce, child support), criminal justice victim support, Marsy's Law representation, unemployment, benefit support, administrative discrimination, and civil protection orders. **They are unable to accept cases involving criminal defense, personal injury, medical malpractice, tenant defense, adoptions, and cases involving a request for monetary damages**

Provides civil legal services to low income people in Monroe County in various areas including domestic, foreclosure, housing, consumer, public benefits and IRS tax disputes. Clients receive assistance in person by appointments and by telephone.

Provides legal assistance with filing bankruptcies, cases involving debt collectors, garnishments and repossessions, student loan discharge and collection issues, credit reporting problems, auto purchase and loan problems, payday loans and other lending issues. Also handles a variety of civil issues for those who meet eligibility requirements.

Provides a Court Appointed Public Attorney to defendants who cannot afford to hire legal counsel on their own.

Offers a legal clinic that provides information about various legal concerns including immigration issues (Detentions from I.C.E cancelation of deportation, extension, visas), family rights (divorce, dissolutions custody and child support), personal injury (auto accident, catastrophic injuries), traffic violations (OVI/DUI, no license any all other traffic violation), criminal charges (felony and M charges).

The Montgomery County Clerk of Courts Help Center is a free walk-in center established to increase access to justice by providing self-represented litigants and others with information and connections to programs and resources to help them become better equipped to understand their legal issues and navigate the court system. Legal information includes court forms, tools to help you complete forms, and answers to general questions about court procedures. Has brochures on other human services in the area.