Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO) is a regional nonprofit law firm that provides high-quality civil legal assistance to help eligible low-income individuals and groups in West Ohio achieve self-reliance, equal justice, and economic opportunity. We continue to provide all the legal services we provided prior to the pandemic. To slow the spread of COVID-19, our offices are closed to the public and we receive clients by appointment. Pro se legal clinics and Plan Ahead sessions are now available virtually and by phone. If you are a current customer, please use the contact information provided to you. If you require legal assistance, please click on the following link: Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO) is a regional nonprofit law firm that provides high-quality civil legal assistance to help eligible low-income individuals and groups in West Ohio achieve self-reliance and equality of justice and economic opportunity. New applications from Lucas County can call (419) 724-0460.
Those living outside Lucas County (residents of Allen, Ashland, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Crawford, Darke, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Greene, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Huron, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Ottawa, Paulding, Preble, Putnam, Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, Shelby, Van Wert, Williams, Wood, and Wyandot County) should call toll-free at (888) 534-1432. Eligible persons receive free legal assistance or bank transfer. Founded in 2015, residents of western Ohio, including Hancock County, turn to Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO) for assistance with various legal matters. Lawyers and other advocates help low-income people who have nowhere else to turn for legal help: families trying to prevent the loss of their homes through eviction or foreclosure; mothers who want to protect themselves and their children from domestic violence; veterans trying to secure income and other support for food and medicine; and many more. The result is crucial help for thousands of clients facing personal and family crises and struggling to meet their most basic human needs: shelter, food, medical care, personal safety and family stability. Most often, poverty, language and cultural barriers, low levels of education or limited access to social services are issues that LADO clients live with on a daily basis. This fund will support Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. and its programs that provide free, high-quality civil legal aid to help eligible low-income individuals and groups in Findlay and Hancock counties achieve self-reliance, equal justice, and economic opportunity. You can find your action agency on: oacaa.org/agency-directory/. Here you will find more information, recommendations on the rent assistance program or apply for legal aid through the Legal Aid Line. 14 out of 100 people live in poverty in our service area.
Every year, more than 70% of people living in poverty face a civil law problem that puts their families at risk and have to navigate complex legal systems without the help of a lawyer. We work with our clients and community partners to find legal solutions to the issues that keep communities in poverty. We worked quickly to pursue legal assistance and provide people in crisis – virtually – with information about legal claims. LAWO provides legal assistance in civil (non-criminal) cases that protect the rights of individuals and promote systemic change in the areas of civil rights and poverty law. Victim Services (877) 274-7471338 E. Third StreetOttawa, OH 45875Family Violence Have you ever used this office for anything? What did you think? 1800 North Blanchard Street Findlay, OH – 45840 Phone Number: (877) 894-4599 Fax: (419) 334-9148 Important message about our services during COVID-19 Due to concerns related to COVID-19, this office is not accepting walk-in visits. Please apply online or call to request services. As COVID-19 put many people out of work, facing an increased risk of abuse, homeschooling and losing their homes, LAWO advocates have strengthened with ongoing advocacy, virtual clinics and information sessions. Funds are available to help tenants pay the rent they owe to their landlords, ensuring they are in good health. This idea of paying to stay is essential to ensure housing stability, limit the spread of COVID for tenants who may struggle to find new available housing, and ensure landlords receive the rent they are owed. Community action organizations in each county have access to federal funds that tenants can use to pay for rent and other housing costs so they can stay in their homes.
How to request services: onlineintake.ablelaw.org/ Prevent homelessness and protect tenants from unhealthy living conditions. Protect veterans and the independence and empowerment of seniors. Ensure access to health care and education. Promote a level playing field in financial transactions.