The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland is nonprofit law firm focused on serving the needs of the low-income community.

Legal Aid works in partnership with many organizations in Northeast Ohio who serve similar populations. Additionally, if Legal Aid is not able to assist an individual with a legal problem – a referral may be made to a local bar association or other legal resource.

211 First Call for Help
Free community service you can use to get information about available social, health, and government resources. Dial 211 from a landline phone or the local number if calling from a cell phone.

Ashtabula County
440-997-5936 or 800-874-8545

Cuyahoga County
216-436-2000

Geauga County
440-285-3194 or 888-386-3194

Lake County
440-639-4420 or 800-654-5465

Lorain County
800-275-6106

Attorney Referral Services
For referrals of legal matters Legal Aid is not able to handle

Ashtabula County
No Referral Service Provided – Check Phone Book

Cuyahoga County
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
216-696-3532

Geauga County
Geauga County Bar Association
440-286-7160

Lake County
Lake County Bar Association
www.lcba-ohio.org
440-350-5800 or 440-918-2180

Lorain County
Lorain County Bar Association
www.loraincountybar.org
440-323-8416

Public Defender Offices
For criminal law matters and questions

Ashtabula County
4817 State Road #202
Ashtabula 44004
440-998-2628

Cuyahoga County
310 Lakeside Avenue #400
Cleveland 44113
216-443-7223

Geauga County
211 Main Street
Chardon 44024
440-279-1890

Lake County
125 E. Erie Street #2
Painesville 44077
440-350-3200

Lorain County
Court-appointed defense counsel only

Ohio Pension Rights Project
A free legal assistance program for people with questions about their past benefits, retirement plans, or pension calculations.