I need legal assistance but can't afford a lawyer. What should I do?

The following organizations provide legal assistance to eligible low income individuals and groups:


Ohio Legal Help

Ohio Legal Help is a nonprofit website designed to help all Ohioans with civil legal issues. Topics include Family, Housing, Money and Debt, Health and Public Benefits, Crime and Traffic, Disaster Recovery, and Going to Court. The site features interactive self-help tools, including forms and referrals to local legal and community resources. 


Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO)

525 Jefferson Ave., Ste. 400

Toledo, OH 43604

(419) 724-0030

(877) 894-4599


Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE)

525 Jefferson Ave., Ste. 300

Toledo, OH 43604

(419) 255-0814

(419) 837-0814


Toledo Bar Association: Modest Means Program

311 N. Superior St.

Toledo, OH 43604

(419) 242-2000


Toledo Bar Association: Pro Bono Legal Services Program

311 N. Superior St.

Toledo, OH 43604

(419) 242-9363


The Toledo Bar Association also holds clinics to assist the public with expungement, divorce, and juvenile court matters. You may call the Toledo Bar Association's Pro Bono Program at (419) 242-9363 for more information. 

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