Provides legal representation for eligible people charged with violations of the criminal code, felony offenses and some misdemeanors. Will also offer some general information about legal issues and the court process.

Provides information and guidance for individuals who need assistance in the area of law which relates to the rights and needs of older adults. Specialized in the areas of: - Age discrimination. - Consumer fraud. - Estate planning and management. - Living trusts. - Trust administration. - Probate. - Property law. - Retirement planning. - Pension benefits. - Social Security benefits. - Medicaid and Medicare. - Disability planning - Long-term care alternatives. - Health care decisions. - Elder abuse. - Guardianships. - Conservatorships.

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.

Legal Clinic offering FREE legal advice to income eligible individuals who cannot afford private counsel. Services are provided on a first come-first serviced basis (as possible). Individuals should bring all documentation and paperwork that relates to the issue in question. Proof of income is required. These are limited consultations of 15-20 minutes each.

Offers legal representation for indigent individuals charged with violations of criminal code, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. Represents parents in abuse, dependency, and neglect matters.

Assists residents with housing issues through the following: * Homeownership Project - Assists homeowners facing foreclosure with improving their financial situation and asserting rights in foreclosure proceedings. * Neighborhood Law Project - Promotes economic development in historically disadvantaged neighborhoods. Provides legal advocacy and supports grassroots efforts focused on social justice and racial equity. * Tenant Assistance Project - Assists low-income renters with maintaining their home, improving living conditions, and asserting rights in eviction proceedings. Also provides advocacy around right-to-counsel in eviction cases and sealing of past eviction cases.

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

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

Assists agricultural workers with governmental procedures related to immigration laws, recovery of unpaid wages, violations of farm worker protection laws, the application for and denial of public benefits, housing evictions, and a variety of consumer issues. Advocates not only work to resolve a clients immediate problem, but also provide education on the legal process and their rights and obligations. Service is limited by availability of staff and funding. There is no guarantee that a lawyer will be available to take a client's case.

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 low cost legal services to provide affordable legal care to the immigrant and refugee community. An Accredited Representativre can assist you with your legal paperwork at a fraction of the cost of an attorney.

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

Provides the following legal services for low-income clients with housing issues: Eviction defense and enforcement of tenants' rights; Protection of public housing subsidies; Home ownership, foreclosure, and access to housing; and other issues related to housing rights, including utility shut-offs, predatory lending, and the rights of tenants with disabilities.

Provides legal clinics for the homeless and those threatened with homelessness. These clinics are primarily diagnostic in nature, and focus on civil issues. Criminal situations are referred to the Public Defender. Basic civil matters are handled in-house; more complex ones are referred to volunteer attorneys.

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

Offers legal representation for indigent individuals charged with violations of criminal code, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. Represents parents in abuse, dependency, and neglect matters.

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

Provides the following legal services for low-income clients with consumer protection and debt collection defense issues: advice on exempt assets and income, non-dischargeable debts and alternatives to bankruptcy, debt collectors and access to credit, fair debt collection, garnishment and liens, denial of credit; and consumer products and services, repossession, rent to own, warranties and contracts, telephone and utility bills, unfair sales practices, home improvement, and challenging credit reports.

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.

Assists with consumer and debt issues, including bankruptcies and debt collection defense.

Provides legal representation (licensed attorney) to indigent minors in unruly and delinquency matters. Provides legal representation to indigent minors who are involved in a custody case where Geauga County Job and Family Services (GCJFS) is involved. Also provides legal representation for parents of children who have been removed from the home by GCJFS: mainly dependency, abuse, and neglect cases. Will also represent incarcerated parents who are involved in a GCJFS custody case.

Assists individuals who were involved with the criminal justice system to address barriers to employment and housing through the following: * Record sealing and expungement * Certificates of qualification for employment * Human Trafficking Expungement * Limited Court Debt Relief

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 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.