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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

Provides free legal assistance to victims of crime, including direct representation in the criminal justice system to uphold crime victims' rights. Does not perform civil work (i.e. divorce or child custody matters). Also provides informational and technical assistance to attorneys, victim service providers and legislators on crime victims' rights laws.

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.

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

Provides a hotline number to speak with an attorney and get advice on evictions; virtual clinics provided on Tuesdays at 4pm. can call in or join from computer to get general information on the eviction process or speak with an attorney; online toolkit walks renters through whatever stage of the eviction process they are in, helps them prepare for court, and provides template documents.

Provides a hotline number to speak with an attorney and get advice on evictions; virtual clinics provided on Tuesdays at 4pm. can call in or join from computer to get general information on the eviction process or speak with an attorney; online toolkit walks renters through whatever stage of the eviction process they are in, helps them prepare for court, and provides template documents.

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, and consumer problems such as fraud and overcharging for home repairs.

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 a hotline number to speak with an attorney and get advice on evictions; virtual clinics provided on Tuesdays at 4pm. can call in or join from computer to get general information on the eviction process or speak with an attorney; online toolkit walks renters through whatever stage of the eviction process they are in, helps them prepare for court, and provides template documents.

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

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

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.

Offers videos available for online viewing through the Probate Court's website that cover issues ranging from advanced directives to marriage licenses. Titles include: - Advance Directives. - Advance Directives, Having the Conversation. - Certificate of Transfer. - Diversity in Guardianship. - Foster Care to Adoption. - Guardian of the Estate. - Guardian of the Person. - Guardianship: As Your Special Needs Child Becomes an Adult. - Guardianship at Probate Court. - Guardianship of Persons with Developmental Disabilities. - Hospice and Palliative Care, A Guardian's Guide. - Name Change. - Navigating a Nursing Facility, Communication is Key. - Neurocognitive Disorders, What Guardians Need to Know. - New Day Court. - Pre-Need Funeral Planning. - Release from Administration. - Senior Visitor Program. - Straight Talk About Probate. - Your Marriage License: How to Get Married in Ohio.

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. - The clinic is a partnership between Oberlin Community Services and Legal Aid Society and is staffed by volunteer attorneys from Lorain County.

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.

Provides information to self-represented persons. Can provide the following information: information contained in the court docket, about court processes and procedures, examples of forms or pleadings to be used as a guide, referrals to appropriate agencies or other resources, pamphlets, and legal reference materials. Can also provide legal forms. NOTE: staff will not provide legal advice.

Provides a hotline number to speak with an attorney and get advice on evictions; virtual clinics provided on Tuesdays at 4pm. can call in or join from computer to get general information on the eviction process or speak with an attorney; online toolkit walks renters through whatever stage of the eviction process they are in, helps them prepare for court, and provides template documents.

Provides a hotline number to speak with an attorney and get advice on evictions; virtual clinics provided on Tuesdays at 4pm. can call in or join from computer to get general information on the eviction process or speak with an attorney; online toolkit walks renters through whatever stage of the eviction process they are in, helps them prepare for court, and provides template documents.

Assists with tenant/landlord issues such as getting landlord to make repairs, or whether or not you can be evicted during the pandemic.

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.

A statewide website offering free, accurate legal information that is easy to understand. Also offers inter-active self-help tools and connections to local legal and community resources. https://www.ohiolegalhelp.org/.

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.

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.