Legal Assistance

You may be able to find legal assistance for problems dealing with unemployment, welfare benefits, housing, public utilities or other issues. Many services are free or have a sliding fee schedule.


Case Western Reserve University Law School Clinic.
11075 East Blvd. - 1st Floor
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 368-2766
Handles civil and criminal misdemeanor cases for low-income individuals.


Legal Aid Society
1223 W. 6th St.
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 687-1900
Provides legal services without charge to persons otherwise unable to afford the services of an attorney.
Eligibility - residents of Cuyahoga, Geauga and Lake counties who meet guidelines for poverty.
A United Way Agency.


Legal Hotline for Older Americans
1-800-488-6070
M-F 8:30-4:30 p.m.
Provides free legal advice to all Ohio residents age 60+. Also acts as a referral source for attorneys at affordable fees specializing in specific problems.

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