We worked quickly to pursue legal assistance and provide people in crisis – virtually – with information about legal claims. The mission of the Toledo Legal Aid Society is to provide exceptional legal representation in a competent, assertive and personal manner to all impoverished clients accused of committing a crime or act that violates any law or order of the State of Ohio of a Lucas County community. and for whom the sentence or a possible decision entails the potential loss of liberty. 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. See www.lucascountyoh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/64692 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. 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. 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. The following organizations provide legal aid to eligible low-income individuals and groups: To find your community action organization, go to: 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. Ohio Legal Help is a nonprofit website designed to help all Ohioans with civil law matters. Topics include family, housing, money and debt, health and utilities, crime and traffic, emergency recovery and litigation. The site provides interactive self-help tools, including forms and references to local legal and community resources.

I am unjustly deported and I have 3 days to leave, which I do to avoid being deported Toledo Bar Association: Pro Bono Legal Services Program mailchi.mp/5c8f63bb3399/safety-justice-matters-771305?e=cd948dd4a4#IssueSpotlightSecondLook The lawyers, staff and board of directors of the Toledo Legal Aid Society mourn Mr. Floyd`s death at the hands of Minneapolis police and our hearts are with Mr. Floyd`s family, Friends and others injured. We also condemn the conduct of the police officers who killed Mr. Floyd. The law is a powerful tool to ensure access to opportunities that many of us take for granted. LAWO was founded to correct injustices that disproportionately affect communities of color and people living in poverty. For more than 20 years, LAWO has been delivering justice for people who have nowhere else to go. The Legal Aid Society of Toledo is committed to continuing to advocate for strategies, policies and programs that address and address the underlying factors that contribute to an individual`s likelihood of entering or re-entering the criminal justice system. The Ohio Supreme Court has uniform family relationships and juvenile forms available on its website: The Legal Aid Society of Toledo is committed to continuing to participate in and lead discussions on criminal justice reform, with a focus on addressing racial and ethnic inequalities in the criminal justice system. Thank you for making the Centre for Equal Justice possible! We strongly offer our support and encouragement to those peacefully protesting his death and standing up against racial inequality. We also reaffirm our commitment to work towards further reform of the criminal justice system; the eradication of overt, implicit or structural racism; and achieving racial justice in our community and across the country.

The Legal Services Society of Toledo reaffirms its commitment to encouraging and empowering the voices of those who have historically been overrepresented in the criminal justice system. The Toledo Legal Aid Society reaffirms its commitment to improving its own communication and outreach in Lucas County. and Legal Aid Society of Toledo supports law enforcement policies and training that protect human dignity and distinguish between the appropriate and inappropriate use of force, including the prohibition of the use of cervical restraints. The Toledo Legal Aid Society supports law enforcement practices and policies that prevent the use of militaristic weapons and tactics. In this time of great economic and health uncertainty, LAWO protects families trying to stay safe and housed.