Apply by Phone
Contact us on weekdays:
Monday, Wednesday & Fridays
9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.
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 |
If you have a communication limitation: contact Legal Aid through the Ohio Relay Service. Dial 711 from any phone in Ohio.
Apply In-Person
Apply at one of our Locations:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.
Attend a brief advice clinic:
Legal Aid offers Brief Advice Clinics on a first come, first served basis for free to eligible clients at numerous locations throughout the counties we serve. Staff and volunteer attorneys meet one on one with clients who have a question, need help with a form, or want to know their rights in a particular situation.
Apply Online
You can now apply securely online for help 24/7
The online application will take 10-20 minutes to complete. After you submit the online application, you will receive a phone call from Legal Aid within 2 business days. If you have a hearing within the next 10 days, we suggest either a phone or walk-in intake.
More Information
Tenant Info Line
Call with questions
440-210-4533 or 216-861-5955.
Contact Us By Text
Legal Information is available by texting LAS TOPICS to 216-242-1544.
Brochure Request Form
Fill out a form to request a brochure.
Speakers Bureau
To request a speaker, contact us.
Media Inquiries
For members of the media with interview or story requests call 216-861-5217.
Cleveland
1223 West Sixth Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
General Business: 888-817-3777
Fax: 216-586-3220
Hours:
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday
In-Person Intake:
Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
This location may require you to park in a lot that has additional fees.
Elyria
1530 West River Road North, Suite 301
Elyria, OH 44035
General Business: 440-324-1121
Fax: 440-324-1179
Hours:
Daily by Appointment Only
In-Person Intake:
Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Jefferson
121 East Walnut Street
Jefferson, OH 44047
General Business: 440-576-8120
Fax: 440-576-3021
Hours:
Daily by Appointment Only
In-Person Intake:
Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Painesville
8 North State Street, Suite 300
Painesville, OH 44077
General Business: 440-352-6200
Fax: 440-576-3021
Hours:
Daily by Appointment Only
In-Person Intake:
Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.