Provides information and resources regarding discrimination related to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and HIV status. Selects cases that will have the greatest impact in protecting and advancing the rights of LGBTQ people and those with HIV. While Lambda Legal is not able to take every case, the Help Desk can discuss legal issues and can provide useful information. This assistance may include follow-up discussions with Lambda Legal attorneys or contact information for an attorney or for other organizations that may directly assist.

Offers an 6-week training program for fathers on topics such as parenting skills, job skills and criminal record expungement. Training materials include "Troy's Story", "24/7 Dads", and "On My Shoulders". Topics each week include: - Week 1: "Promoting Punctuality & Responsibility (Setting Goals)". - Week 2: "Effective Communication Love & Relationships". - Week 3: "The Role of the Father (Put First Things First)". - Week 4: "How to Apply for a Job". - Week 5: "Handling and Expressing Emotion (Listen First, Talk Second)". - Week 6: "Father's Dealing with Infant Mortality and Dealing with Pains from the Past".

Offers assistance in dealing with the justice system to individual victims of domestic violence (including elder abuse), stalking or related crimes. Includes information on the legal process, safety planning, and planning for next steps in the legal process. Advocates are not attorneys but have access to lists of attorneys who are knowledgeable about domestic violence. Advocates are assigned to the criminal municipal courts and are available assist victims with the criminal court process, including temporary protective orders. Accompaniment to court is provided to victims who live in the areas served. Accompaniment services are available for victims with criminal complaints, child custody cases, juvenile court cases if the parents have been together but never married, divorce cases, and domestic relations cases. Those who are clients may have access to donated cell phones to use in emergencies.

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

Offers free legal advice clinics to residents who cannot afford a lawyer. Local attorneys, who volunteer their time and expertise, will be available to meet with individuals and answer their legal questions in a confidential setting.

Administers more than 100 programs across its operating divisions. Provide essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.

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.

Offers free legal advice clinics to residents who cannot afford a lawyer. Local attorneys, who volunteer their time and expertise, will be available to meet with individuals and answer their legal questions in a confidential setting.

SEOLS provides help on education issues, including: - Special education - School suspensions - Getting a school to follow an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

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.

Enforces provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act dealing with public accommodations and commercial facilities. The ADA Information Line provides technical assistance and information on state and local government issues and on places of public accommodations and commercial facilities.

Once a month at the Domestic Relations Court you can meet with lawyers to ask questions about divorce, dissolution, custody, paternity, domestic violence, visitation; how to fill out "do it yourself' forms; the legal system and how to gain access to it; and other family law matters.

Providing an opportunity for people to talk privately to an attorney about family law issues including custody, parenting schedules, separation, and divorce. Sponsored by Summit County Domestic Relations Court.

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 general information about the most commonly encountered legal issues. Areas of law include: - Bankruptcy and Debt. - Business. - Civil Rights. - Consumer Protection. - Courts and Lawyers. - Criminal Justice. - Education. - Employment and Labor. - Environment and Natural Resources. - Estate Planning. - Family Relations. - Government and Public Benefits. - Healthcare. - Housing and Real Estate. - Immigration. - Industry Specialties. - Personal Injury. - Taxes.

Provides printed materials, speakers bureau, and workshops regarding protection of civil liberties.

SEOLS provides help on education issues, including: - Special education - School suspensions - Getting a school to follow an Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Answers questions about employment benefits, worker rights, and unemployment compensation. More information available at https://lasclev.org/workerinfoline.

Provides information on state's employment laws and unemployment benefits. Agency staff answer legal questions regarding employment and unemployment benefits offered by state and federal governments during the COVID 19 outbreak, laws regarding compensation, additional benefits available due to the pandemic, and rights on the job. Callers who need legal assistance may be referred to the organization's intake line.

Offers free legal advice clinics on civil matters to individuals who cannot afford a lawyer. Local attorneys will be available to meet briefly and confidentially with individuals and answer their legal questions related to money, housing, health, work, children and family. Note: Service does not include legal representation. If legal representation is needed, individuals may be referred to The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland or another service provider. - Clinics sponsored by The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland.

Provides a free legal hotline for legal information advice, and referral for residents of Ohio age 60 and over, regardless of income or resources.

Provides information, advice, or representation to low income individuals with legal problems including consumer debt collection, domestic violence, divorce, child support, education issues (involving discrimination, student enrollment or suspension, and special services), eviction and other housing problems, federal tax controversies, healthcare, healthcare advance directives, financial powers of attorneys, simple wills, public benefits, sealing an adult criminal record, and social security/SSI.

Answers questions and gives general information about court rules, procedures, practices and terms. Provides court forms and instructions on filling them and will check forms for completeness. This service is not a replacement for legal counsel and will not provide legal representation.

Administers more than 100 programs across its operating divisions. Provide essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.