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Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne counties.
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OhioLaw.org helps people find free civil legal aid, official court information, self-help resources, and the right place to ask for help. We do not sell legal services and we do not charge for referrals.
General legal information and referrals only. Eligibility and case acceptance are determined by the legal-aid provider.
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See the primary regional civil legal-aid program serving your county and official court resources.
HOW OHIO LAW HELPS
Get pointed to the right resource
Most people do not need another legal website. They need to know where to go next.
Find Free Legal Aid
See regional legal-aid programs, statewide services, intake phone numbers, and online application links.
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Find Your County
Every Ohio county has a page with its primary civil legal-aid provider and official court-directory links.
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Use Official Resources
Find Ohio courts, statutes, standardized forms, self-help information, and attorney-status resources.
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Where can I get free legal help in Ohio?
Ohio is served by regional civil legal-aid programs, and statewide resources can help connect you to the right organization. OhioLaw.org organizes those contacts by county so you can quickly identify where to apply. Legal aid generally focuses on civil matters and uses financial and case-priority eligibility rules.
STATEWIDE LEGAL-AID NETWORK
Major programs serving Ohio residents
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Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO)
32 counties across northwest and west-central Ohio.
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The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain counties.
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Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO)
36 counties across southeast and central Ohio.
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Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati
Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, and Warren counties.
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PUBLIC SERVICE
Service that connects people with help.
OhioLaw.org was created by Robert Rohrbaugh as a public-service project focused on making legal resources easier to find. Robert is an Ohio attorney currently under indefinite suspension and does not practice law through this site.
Robert volunteers with legal-aid organizations by providing paralegal and nonlawyer support services under their supervision and applicable rules. OhioLaw.org extends that service mission by organizing public information and directing people toward qualified legal-aid providers and licensed lawyers when individualized legal advice is needed.
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Answers to common legal-aid questions
Practical, plain-English guides designed to help Ohioans identify the right resource and prepare for the next step.
LEGAL HELP GUIDE
What Documents Should I Gather Before Applying for Legal Aid?
A practical Ohio legal-aid intake checklist covering court papers, notices, income information, timelines and documents that can help an intake go more smoothly.
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LEGAL HELP GUIDE
Public Defender vs. Legal Aid in Ohio: Which One Do I Need?
Understand the difference between an Ohio public defender and civil legal aid, including where to turn for criminal charges versus housing, family or…
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LEGAL HELP GUIDE
Free Legal Help for Ohio Seniors: Pro Seniors and Legal Aid
Ohio residents age 60 and older can access a statewide free legal helpline through Pro Seniors, along with regional legal-aid and local resources.
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Ohio legal help FAQ
Does OhioLaw.org provide free lawyers?
OhioLaw.org is a free legal-information and referral resource, not a law firm. It helps you find nonprofit legal-aid programs, court resources, self-help information, and other sources of assistance.
How do I find the legal-aid program for my Ohio county?
Use the Ohio County directory or Legal Aid Directory on OhioLaw.org. Each county page identifies the primary regional civil legal-aid provider serving that county and links to statewide resources.
Is legal aid always free?
Civil legal-aid organizations generally provide qualifying services without charging eligible clients, but each program decides eligibility, priorities, and whether it can accept a matter.
Can Robert Rohrbaugh give me legal advice?
No. Robert Rohrbaugh is currently under indefinite suspension from the practice of law in Ohio. His OhioLaw.org work is limited to public information, research, resource development, referrals, and other nonlawyer public-service activity.
What if I have a criminal case?
People charged with crimes may have a right to appointed counsel if they qualify. Contact the court handling the case or the local public defender system. Civil legal-aid programs generally do not handle criminal defense.
What if I have an urgent deadline?
Do not wait for a website response. Check the court notice and current rules immediately and contact the court, legal aid, a public defender when applicable, or a currently licensed attorney.
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