Free legal help in Ohio.
If you've been sued, have a court date or face eviction in Ohio, call legal aid today. Free help is available if your income qualifies.
- The Legal Aid Society of ClevelandFree civil legal aid · Northeast OH (Cleveland)Call 1-888-817-3777Website ↗
- Legal Aid Society of Greater CincinnatiFree civil legal aid · Southwest OH (Cincinnati)Call 513-241-9400Website ↗
- Community Legal AidFree civil legal aid · Northeast OH (Akron/Youngstown)Call 1-800-998-9454Website ↗
- Legal Aid of Western OhioFree civil legal aid · Western OH (Toledo/Dayton)Call 1-877-894-4599Website ↗
- OhioLegalHelp.orgFind help by county and problem, with free guides and formsWebsite ↗
- Ohio State Bar Association - Find a LawyerIf you don't qualify for free help: a lawyer for a low-cost first meetingWebsite ↗
Legal aid is free if your income qualifies. Call early: there's often a wait, and court dates don't move. Listings checked October 2026.
Before you call
- Have the papers ready: the letter, bill, lease or court notice, with any dates circled.
- Know your household income and size. Most programs serve people under about 125–200% of the poverty line.
- Got a court date? Say so first. Go to the hearing even if you haven't found a lawyer.
Owed money instead? Small claims court in Ohio handles claims up to $6,000 without a lawyer. How small claims works.
All states · Listings compiled from the Legal Services Corporation, LawHelp and state bar sites, checked October 2026. Take it back isn't affiliated with these organizations.
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