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.

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.

Assists self-represented individuals seeking a divorce, dissolution, legal separation and/or protection order. Also assissts with custody, visitation, and/or child support. NOTE: Cannot provide legal advice, but it will provide access to standardized forms, answer general questions about the Court’s processes and procedures, and connect litigants to other agencies when appropriate.

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".

Provides free legal assistance via phone regarding problems that affect older adults. Subject areas include consumer problems, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, subsidized housing, wills and estates and protective services.

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

Provides free legal information, advice, brief service, and referral for residents of Ohio over age 60. The Legal Helpline responds to the legal needs of callers within Ohio, regardless of income or location. Typical questions concern Medicare, Medicaid, Medicaid estate recovery, living wills, durable powers of attorney for health care, consumer debt, and consumer problems such as fraud and overcharging for home repairs.

Helps citizens identify what type of deed or title they have to their property and how they can reduce or eliminate their probate estate by using survivorship titles and deed transfer. Offers discounted services after attending the program.

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

Provides information and resources regarding discrimination related to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and HIV status. Lambda Legal selects cases that will have the greatest impact in protecting and advancing the rights of LGBT people and those with HIV. While Lambda 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 in the area or for other organizations that may directly assist.

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

Provides information on employment benefits and the law. Understand your workplace benefits for caregivers and the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Offers videos available for online viewing covering topics such as eviction and online hearings. Titles include: - How to Successfully Navigate Online Dispute Resolution. - How to Utilize Zoom for your Court Hearing. - Services Available to Self-Represented Litigants Involved in Eviction Hearings. - Next Steps to Follow if You Have Been Evicted.

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

Provides free legal information, advice and referral for older adults. Typical questions concern Medicare and Medicaid, estate recovery, living wills, durable powers of attorney for health care and consumer problems.

Provides youth and young adults state-specific legal information about obtaining vital documents such as birth certificates, photo IDs, and Social Security cards. Calls are answered by legal professionals and lawyers.