Find Legal Aid in Akron, OH: Free Legal Help for Low-Income Residents

LegalAidOffices.com provides a comprehensive list of all legal aid offices in Akron, Ohio, including their contact information, addresses, and the types of legal services they offer.

Our listings include such as type of law (Domestic violence, family law, housing rental evictions or home foreclosures, public assistance such as medicaid, food stamps, SSI Disability, SSDI benefits, public housing evictions, disability beneifts, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is legal aid?
Legal aid is free or low-cost legal assistance for people who cannot afford to hire a private lawyer. Legal aid organizations can help people with a wide range of legal problems, including family law, criminal law, civil law, and immigration law.

Who is eligible for legal aid?
Eligibility for legal aid varies depending on the specific legal aid organization and the type of legal problem. However, most legal aid organizations have income guidelines that must be met. Some legal aid organizations also have other eligibility requirements, such as residency requirements or citizenship requirements.

How much does legal aid cost?
Legal aid services are free or low-cost. The amount you pay will depend on your income and the type of legal services you receive.

How do I apply for legal aid?
To apply for legal aid, you will need to contact a legal aid organization and complete an application form. The application form will ask you for information about your income, assets, and the legal problem you are facing.

How long does it take to get legal aid?
The amount of time it takes to get legal aid varies depending on the legal aid organization and the type of legal problem you have. However, most legal aid organizations will try to process applications as quickly as possible.

Choose from the list below to find a legal aid office that can help you.

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  Community Legal Aid - Akron Office Website Learn more 50 S. Main Street
  Akron, OH - 44308
  (330) 535-4191
  Community Legal Aid specializes in poverty law and is devoted to providing free, high-quality civil legal services to those in need in eight counties throughout Central Northeast Ohio. We are dedicated to improving the lives of those in need by providing legal information and representation to those seeking to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. We serve clients in Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Wayne counties. Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm...See Full Details
  

Area Legal Aid Offices

Due to the low number of listings in Akron, we have added area listings below. All listings are within 30 miles of Akron.

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  Community Legal Aid - Canton Office Website Learn more 306 E. Market Avenue
  Canton, OH - 44702
  (330) 456-8361
  Community Legal Aid specializes in poverty law and is devoted to providing free, high-quality civil legal services to those in need in eight counties throughout Central Northeast Ohio. We are dedicated to improving the lives of those in need by providing legal information and representation to those seeking to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. We serve clients in Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Wayne counties. Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 20 miles from Akron
  

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  Community Legal Aid - Medina Office (Appt. Only) Website Learn more 120 W. Washington Street
  Medina, OH - 44256
  (866) 584-2350
  Community Legal Aid specializes in poverty law and is devoted to providing free, high-quality civil legal services to those in need in eight counties throughout Central Northeast Ohio. We are dedicated to improving the lives of those in need by providing legal information and representation to those seeking to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. We serve clients in Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Wayne counties. By Appointment Only...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 19 miles from Akron
  

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  Community Legal Aid - Ravenna Office (Appt. Only) Website Learn more 250 S. Chestnut Street
  Ravenna, OH - 44266
  (866) 584-2350
  Community Legal Aid specializes in poverty law and is devoted to providing free, high-quality civil legal services to those in need in eight counties throughout Central Northeast Ohio. We are dedicated to improving the lives of those in need by providing legal information and representation to those seeking to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency. We serve clients in Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Wayne counties. By Appointment Only...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 15 miles from Akron
  

Tips for Getting Free Legal Aid

Contact the legal aid offices from the list above.

1. Apply for government programs.
There are a number of government programs that provide legal assistance to low-income individuals and families.

2. Check with local law schools.
Many law schools have legal clinics that offer free or low-cost legal services to the public.

3. Ask for pro bono help.
Pro bono is Latin for "for the good of the public." Pro bono lawyers are lawyers who volunteer their time to provide free legal services to low-income individuals and families. To find a pro bono lawyer, you can contact a legal aid organization or the State of Ohio Bar.

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