How to Call Legal Aid:

Legal Aid’s Intake Line
Call this number to apply for Legal Aid’s help.

888-817-3777 or
216-687-1900

Intake Hours:
9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 am – 2:00 pm – Tuesday, Thursday

Legal Aid’s General Business Lines
Call one of these numbers if you are a current client or have other business with Legal Aid.

Cleveland Office:
216-861-5888

Elyria Office:
440-323-8240 or 800-444-7348

Jefferson Office:
440-576-8120 or 866-873-9665

Painesville Office:
440-352-6200 or 888-808-2800

Media Inquiries
This number is for members of the media with interview or story requests.
216-861-5217

Where to find Legal Aid’s Offices:

Cleveland Office:
1223 West Sixth Street
Cleveland, OH 44113

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Elyria Office:
1530 West River Road North Suite 301
Elyria, OH 44035

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Jefferson Office:
121 East Walnut
Jefferson, OH 44047

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Painesville Office:
8 North State Street, Suite 300
Painesville, OH 44077

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If you are not a resident of Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake or Lorain counties and/or your county is not shown here, you may visit the Ohio Legal Services website for further guidance.

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