Apply by Phone
Call and apply for help on weekdays:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays
9:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursdays
9:00a.m. – 2:00 p.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 Online
You can apply securely online for help 24/7.
The online application takes about 10 minutes to complete. 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.
Apply In Person
Applicants seeking help can visit the Cleveland office weekdays from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., or the Elyria and Jefferson offices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Walk-in applicants are offered several options to complete an intake to ensure access to services.
In-person help is also available through our neighborhood Brief Advice Clinics! Visit lasclev.org/events for upcoming clinic locations and times.
More Information
Tenant Info Line
Call with questions
440-210-4533 or 216-861-5955.
Learn more about issues we handle
Legal Information is available at libraries and on this website.
Worker Info Line
Call with questions
216-861-5899 or 440-210-4532.
Speaker Requests
To request a speaker, contact us.
Media Inquiries
For members of the media with interview or story requests call 216-861-5217.
Brochure Request
To request a quantity of brochures on legal topics, contact us
Cleveland
1223 West Sixth Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
General Business: 888-817-3777
Fax: 216-586-3220
Hours:
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
In-Person Intake:
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
Phone Intake:
888-817-3777
Online Intake: open 24/7
This location may require you to park in a lot that has additional fees. Click here to learn about parking options.
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:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursdays
Phone Intake:
888-817-3777
Online Intake: open 24/7
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:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursdays
Phone Intake:
888-817-3777
Online Intake: open 24/7