Apply For Free Legal Aid
Legal Aid secures justice, equity, and access to opportunity for and with people who have low incomes through passionate legal representation and advocacy for systemic change.
Need help? Follow the steps below.
Learn more about How Legal Aid Works.
Apply Online
Apply OnlineYou can apply for help securely online 24/7.
The online application takes about 10 minutes to complete. It is available in English and Spanish.
After you submit the online application, you will be able to schedule a time to receive a callback from Legal Aid to complete the intake process. If you do not schedule a time, you will receive a phone call from Legal Aid within 2 business days.
Attend a Brief Advice Clinic
Attend a Brief Advice ClinicHave a quick question and want to chat in-person with someone? Legal Aid hosts clinics at community centers and libraries throughout Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain Counties. At these clinics, staff and volunteers are available for in-person consultations so you can get brief advice and counsel.
Apply By Phone
Apply By PhoneCall and apply for help on weekdays:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Fridays
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday:
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
If you have a communication limitation: contact Legal Aid through the Ohio Relay Service. Dial 711 from any phone in Ohio.
Phone Numbers by Language:
| English | 216-687-1900 |
| English (toll-free) | 888-817-3777 |
| Spanish | 216-586-3190 |
| Arabic | 216-586-3191 |
| Mandarin | 216-586-3192 |
| French | 216-586-3193 |
| Vietnamese | 216-586-3194 |
| Russian | 216-586-3195 |
| Swahili | 216-586-3196 |
| Other | 888-817-3777 |
Apply In-Person
Apply In-PersonApplicants seeking help can visit the Cleveland office weekdays from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Applicants seeking help can visit the Elyria and Jefferson offices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
All Legal Aid offices are closed on federal holidays.
Walk-in applicants are offered several options to complete an intake to ensure access to services.
Cleveland:
1223 West Sixth Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
General Business: 216-861-5500
Toll Free: 888-817-3777
Fax: 216-586-3220
Business Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
This location may require you to park in a lot that has additional fees. Click here to learn about parking options.
Elyria:
150 West River Road North, Suite 301
Elyria, OH 44035
General Business: 440-324-1121
Toll Free: 888-817-3777
Business Hours: Weekdays by Appointment Only
Jefferson:
121 East Walnut Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
General Business: 440-576-8120
Toll Free: 888-817-3777
Business Hours: Weekdays by Appointment Only