Posted September 30, 20229:40 am
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The beginning of autumn is upon us, and Legal Aid has a robust schedule of neighborhood-based clinics scheduled. The October clinic dates are listed below, and you can always view the full events calendar on our website.
We continue to host regular Expungement Clinics for those who need assistance sealing a criminal record. Call 888-817-3777 to schedule an Expungement Clinic appointment.
Legal Aid is participating in Cleveland Housing Court’s Resource Clinic scheduled for the evening of October 19. If you have questions about landlord-tenant laws or want to learn more about Cleveland’s Right to Counsel program – come chat with us! Learn more about the event on our website.
Volunteers are a critical part of Legal Aid’s work to close the justice gap. In honor of Pro Bono Month, throughout October we are offering several Continuing Legal Education programs for attorneys. Check out the training options on our website, and follow us on social media for stories highlighting the impact of pro bono work by volunteers.
Click here for a PDF of all free legal advice clinics scheduled for the final quarter of 2022, and help us spread the word about the events below.
SATURDAY, OCT. 1 at Chagrin Falls Park Community Center
9:30 – 10:30 AM – No appointment needed.
7060 Woodland Avenue, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
THURSDAY, OCT. 6 at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland
4:30 – 5:30 PM – No appointment needed.
Holden University Center, 4242 OH-306, Kirtland, OH 44094
TUESDAY, OCT. 11 at Oberlin Community Services / Oberlin Depot
2:00 – 3:30 PM – Appointments encouraged, call 440-774-6579.
240 South Main Street, Oberlin, OH 44074
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12 at West Side Catholic Center in Ohio City
4:30 – 5:30 PM – No appointment needed.
3135 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12 – Veterans Clinic at the VA Community Referral & Resource Center
This special clinic is for U.S. Veterans only.
Please call 216-391-0264 for an appointment.
SATURDAY, OCT. 15 at Fatima Family Center in Hough
9:30 – 10:30 AM – No appointment needed.
6600 Lexington Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103
TUESDAY, OCT. 18 at Catholic Charites Ashtabula
2:00 – 3:30 PM – Appointments encouraged, call 440-992-2121.
4200 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, Ashtabula, OH 44004
SATURDAY, OCT. 22 at Cleveland Public Library’s East 131st St Branch in Mt. Pleasant
10:00 – 11:00 AM – No appointment needed.
3830 E 131st Street, Cleveland, OH 44120
TUESDAY, OCT. 25 at El Centro in Lorain
2:00 – 3:30 PM – Appointments encouraged, call 440-277-8235.
2800 Pearl Avenue, Lorain, OH 44055
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26 at Cleveland Public Library’s Main Branch in Downtown Cleveland
2:00 – 3:00 PM – No appointment needed.
525 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
As always, those who need Legal Aid’s help can apply online 24/7 or call our phone intake at 888-817-3777 during business hours.
If you have questions or need additional resources, please check out our online Community Toolkit.
Thank you – we appreciate your partnership.
Sincerely,
Laura E. Klingler, MNO
Development & Communications Associate
Direct: 216-861-5144 / Main: 216-861-5500
Email: laura.klingler@lasclev.org
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