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Provides lawyer referral service for the public. Arranges a 30-minute meeting between client and lawyer for a fixed fee. Note: Does not make referrals for reduced fee or free legal services.
Maintains a voluntary listing of attorneys who are members of the Geauga County Bar Association. It is not a certified referral service. Clients may receive a free 1/2 hour initial consultation with an attorney who has no grievances pending against them and who has handled at least one case in the past three years in the area of practice the client seeks.
Investigates housing discrimination complaints throughout the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and provides advocacy services for persons who believe they have been encountered discrimination in housing (both in the public and private sector, whether rental units or purchased housing). If necessary the agency can do discrimination testing to confirm discrimination allegations. Can also make referrals to outside agencies for legal and other related services. Also conducts educational workshops for landlords, rental agents, real estate agents, and others as to what constitutes discrimination in housing. And how they can best comply with the law.

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Discrimination Assistance
Lawyer Referral Services
Advocacy
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Housing Issues
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Workshops/Symposiums
Provides free legal assistance via phone regarding problems that affect older adults living in Ohio. Subject areas include civil law issues such as consumer problems, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, subsidized housing, wills and estates. If the legal problem cannot be solved over the phone, the client may be referred to a private attorney who can provide the service. Also offers pamphlets on a variety of legal topics.

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Legal Information Services
Lawyer Referral Services
Fair Credit Practices
Consumer Law
Older Adult/Aging Issues
Attorney referral and grievance service; speaker's bureau.
Lawyer referral service. Gives callers the name of an attorney; a half hour appointment is arranged by caller with a $15 fee to be paid up front before talking to the attorney; lawyer does no work on the case until caller decides to retain the attorney. Handle attorney grievances. Notary education and testing. Background checks thru Fastfingerprints.com

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Legal Information Services
Legal Associations
Lawyer Referral Services
Referrals to a lawyer are available in all areas of law.
Helps Medicare beneficiaries prevent, detect and report health care fraud, errors and abuse, through outreach, education, responding to questions and concerns about suspicious billing/suspected Medicare fraud. Equips SMP volunteers throughout the state to provide outreach and education.

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Medicare Fraud Reporting
Lawyer Referral Services
Pension Benefits Assistance
Legal Counseling
Senior Advocacy Groups
Offers contact information on immigration lawyers throughout the country. Provides information on lawyers who have been AILA member for at least two (2) years, carry professional liability insurance worth a minimum of $100,000 worth of coverage, have completed at least nine (9) hours of Continuing Legal Education classes within the last year, and are licensed and in good standing with a State Bar Association.
Links victims of crime who are seeking legal assistance with attorneys who specialize in the civil justice system.

Provides lawyer referral services to connect the general public to attorneys in a variety of areas of law.

Investigates housing discrimination complaints throughout the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and provides advocacy services for persons who believe they have been encountered discrimination in housing (both in the public and private sector, whether rental units or purchased housing). If necessary the agency can do discrimination testing to confirm discrimination allegations. Can also make referrals to outside agencies for legal and other related services. Also conducts educational workshops for landlords, rental agents, real estate agents, and others as to what constitutes discrimination in housing. And how they can best comply with the law.

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Discrimination Assistance
Lawyer Referral Services
Advocacy
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Housing Issues
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Workshops/Symposiums
Phone lawyer referral service that covers all areas of law. Referrals are based on the client's needs, type of matter, complexity, budget, and location.
Connects people in need of legal assistance with a pre-screened, experienced, qualified, and local attorney. Participating attorneys must meet experience criteria in their areas of practice and carry liability insurance in order to be a member of the referral service. In some cases, the following appointments can be arranged: house calls, knowledge of foreign languages, evening appointments and referrals to attorneys licensed in other states.
Provides a number of services to families to enable them to make arrangements for the long-term care of disabled family members. Services include referrals to lawyers who deal with disability law as well as help drafting documents to detail individual wishes for dealing with disabled family under their care. Provides assistance with establishing and managing "pooled" financial trusts, where the assets of a number of disabled beneficiaries are pooled for purposes of investment, but separate accounts are kept for each participating individual. Also funds can only be used for supplemental services such as recreational items, according to federal law. Service includes setting up the trust, receiving, submitting, and disbursing fund requests, and providing periodic statements on individual accounts. Program is administered in conjunction with a community foundation that provides financial oversight and compliance with federal laws.

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Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities
Physical Disabilities
Lawyer Referral Services
Master Trust Administration
Will Preparation Assistance

The Fairfield County Bar Association is a voluntary organization of over 140 attorneys of Fairfield County and central Ohio.

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Lawyer Referral Services
Helps Medicare beneficiaries prevent, detect and report health care fraud, errors and abuse, through outreach, education, responding to questions and concerns about suspicious billing/suspected Medicare fraud. Equips SMP volunteers throughout the state to provide outreach and education.

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Medicare Fraud Reporting
Lawyer Referral Services
Pension Benefits Assistance
Legal Counseling
Senior Advocacy Groups
Provides potential client with a referral to an attorney to assist them with their legal need via the web. Clients may also be referred to non attorney resources when deemed more appropriate or necessary.
Refers clients to a pro-bono lawyer who can advise on a variety of legal issues, including but not limited to, expungements, misdemeanors, license suspensions, wrongful judgment liens and vacate warrants. Service includes a legal advice phone line, a monthly resource newsletter and various workshops on legal topics.
Maintains searchable list of private attorneys and links people who need legal assistance with lawyers who specialize in the relevant area of law.

Maintains a directory of attorneys in the county who want to assist those without an attorney; refers clients to those who are experienced in the area(s) of law appropriate to the client's case.

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Lawyer Referral Services
Provides advocates who will accompany victims to the courts. Advocates can assist in filing for state Crime Victims Compensation Funds, can provide information about local criminal justice procedures, and may refer to local counselors, civil attorneys and clergy. Offers 24-hour line where callers may talk about their situation.

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Crime Victim Support
Victims of Accidents Caused by Impaired Drivers
Lawyer Referral Services
Specialized Information and Referral
Families of Victims of Accidents Caused by Impaired Drivers
Provides referrals to lawyers in the field of practice in which service is needed.

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Private Law Practices
Lawyer Referral Services
Information and Referral
Provides lawyer referral services to connect the general public to attorneys in a variety of areas of law.
Provides justice system advocacy, support and information for victims and witnesses of crime. Advocates facilitate interactions between the client and law enforcement officers and other court personnel, accompany victims to court, obtaining a civil protection order, and assist in the completion of victim impact statements and requests for victim notification. Provides application forms and information about filing a claim for victim compensation. Offers counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals. Will provide speakers who can give presentations about agency services and crime victim topics.

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Crime Victims
Speakers/Speakers Bureaus
Crime Witness Support
Crime Issues
Lawyer Referral Services
Crime Victim Support
Specialized Information and Referral