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Specific Populations

 

Some groups of people face unique legal problems, have specific legal protections, or can access targeted services. Click below for information relevant to each of the listed populations.

 

LGBTQ
Limited English Proficient
Older Adults
People with Disabilities
Immigrants
Veterans
Reentry

Brochures

Car Repossession
Identity Theft
Language Access for Parents
Ohio Guardianship
How Legal Aid Can Help Veterans and Others Who Served in the Military
What Should I Know if I Have a “Rep Payee”?
Tax Help for H2A Workers
Filing Taxes Can Help Immigrants
Legal Help for Immigrant Victims of Crime
Legal Assistance for Immigrants
Notice to Immigration Detainees in Northeast Ohio
Domestic Violence: What Is It? What Can You Do About It?

FAQs

What are my rights as an immigrant in the U.S.?
Can I get my criminal record sealed?
I’m a senior citizen – how can I get help making decisions about pensions and retirement?
I’m a veteran with a VA overpayment and/or medical debt which I have to repay, or is being deducted from my VA and/or Social Security benefits. Can I ask the VA to stop collection of this debt?
What is the Ohio BMV Reinstatement Fee Debt Reduction and Amnesty Program?
Can people who are incarcerated receive Economic Impact Payments (EIPs)?
How Legal Aid Can Help Veterans and Others Who Served in the Military
How Can I Request a “Reasonable Modification” through the Americans with Disabilities Act?
What is an ABLE account?
What do I do if my claim is denied?
Which veteran benefits should I apply for?
Rights and Resources for People who have a Guardian
Disabled Veterans may be due federal income tax refunds for taxes they paid on one-time, lump-sum disability severance payments (DSP). 
How will the public housing authority’s smoking bans affect me?
Can a Certificate of Qualification for Employment help me?
What is Ohio’s Homestead Exemption?
I’m not eligible to seal a criminal record, but how can I get help with a CQE?
What resources are available for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing?
When does a Grandparent need temporary custodial rights?
Who Needs Advance Directives?
How do Representative Payees Protect Seniors?
I receive Social Security. Can I appoint someone to help me manage my living expenses and basic needs?
I am not fluent in English – do I have right to interpreter?
Why should I seal my juvenile records?
I am a U.S. Veteran – how can I get an ID card?
What is an ABLE account, and how does it help people with disabilities?
Am I entitled to an attorney in guardianship proceedings?
How can I get my child extra support in school?
What rights do college students with disabilities have?
Who does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protect?
Do I qualify for SSDI and SSI Social Security Benefits?
What is the SSA Representative Payee Program?
What should I know about Civil Protection Orders (CPOs)?
I know or am an immigrant suffering from domestic violence. Can I get help?
Where can I go to escape domestic violence and get help?
How can domestic violence affect children?
What is domestic violence and how can I recognize it?
What is a “pardon” and does it get rid of my criminal record?
What is a CQE, and am I eligible? How do I apply?
My child is learning English – what are his/her rights under federal law?
Can I be court-ordered to receive mental health treatment in or out of the hospital?
Should Seniors Be Cautious When Considering Home Repair Contracts?
What should seniors be thinking about when it comes to money?
My child is over 18 but disabled. Can I still receive child support?
I am an H-2A worker. May I claim my spouse and/or children as dependents on my tax return?
I employ H-2A workers. Should I withhold taxes from their pay?
Are H-2A workers able to get Social Security Numbers?
I employ H-2A workers. Should I give them a 1099 or a W-2?
Do H-2A workers have to pay taxes?
What is an H-2A worker?
I owe child support and will be in prison for at least a year. Can my payments be reduced?
I have a criminal record and am applying for a job that requires a background check. What can I do?
I have a juvenile criminal record. Which offenses can be sealed?
I am a senior and a homeowner. Are there any special tax breaks for me?
Do seniors qualify for food assistance?
I am a senior with student loan debts. What help can I receive?
I have received phone calls claiming I have won prizes or asking for personal information, what should I do?
Does Medicare cover preventative services?
What should I know about creating a Power of Attorney?
What do I do if my apartment has bed bugs?
What Legal Options are Available for Protection from Domestic Violence?
What are your rights if you have Limited English Proficiency?
What does Limited English Proficiency (LEP) mean?
I am already a Permanent Resident ("green card" holder). Why should I become a U.S. Citizen?
What are my rights if I am detained by Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)?
I am a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (“green card” holder). May I petition for family members?
What is DACA and who qualifies?
Consumer Protections and Scams: What Should I Know to Avoid Scams During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Can my application for housing be denied because I have a criminal record?
How can I enforce my rights if I have been discriminated against based on LGBTQ status?
Education: What Are Schools Doing for Students with Disabilities During COVID-19?
Are there housing protections for survivors of domestic violence?
What are Some Family Matters to Think About During COVID-19?
What rights do people with disabilities living in subsidized housing have?
What are some common questions about Living Wills and Health Care Powers of Attorney?
Are Wills Really That Important?
Immigration Rules: What Do Immigrants Need to Know about Unemployment Compensation?

Self Help

Legal Aid and Reentry Month 2025
Access to Healthcare for People Returning to the Community after Incarceration
Criminal Background Checks and Protection Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Financial Assistance for Individuals Reentering Society
New Federal Programs Help Employers Hire People Returning from Prison
Ohio’s Expanded Expungement Law Provides New Hope
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland receives General Revenue Fund support for veterans
New Report on LBGTQ Poverty Illuminates Challenges Faced by Millions of Americans
Help with the application process
Filing your VA Disability Compensation Benefits Claim
I need an interpreter for Court, what do I do?
I’m a US Vet, but also in the criminal justice system – how can I find help?
I have an administrative hearing scheduled but do not speak English. What are my rights?
Family Matters: Do you want an Ohio Health Care Power of Attorney or Living Will?
Do you need to file papers in court but cannot afford the fees?
My child has an IEP but I do not get regular reports. What can I do?
I think my child needs special education classes. What is the process?
I just got out of prison. What resources are there to help me with community re-entry?
I was denied public housing because of my criminal record. Can I appeal the decision?
How do I avoid identity theft?
If I need an interpreter, how do I request one?
How do I obtain a Civil Protection Order (CPO) against my abuser?
How do I press criminal charges and obtain a Temporary Protection Order (TPO) against my abuser?
How can I protect myself now?
How do I get a copy of my file with Immigration?
My child has an IEP, but she is still having problems in school. Do I need to have the IEP changed?
Family Matters: How do I Name a Durable Power of Attorney?

Success Stories

from Ohio Access to Justice Foundation: Justice for All Fellow Julia Lauritzen Grows Civil-Criminal Legal Partnership in Northeast Ohio
Spanish-Speaking Attorneys Help Domestic Violence Survivor Feel Safe After Distressing Experience
U.S. Veteran Gets a Clean Slate and a Fresh Start
I feel my criminal record will limit my success in life. Has anyone else turned their life around after prison?

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