The Toledo Bar Association Pro Bono Legal Services Program provides volunteer attorneys for low income individuals in a variety of legal issues in Lucas County. If you cannot afford an attorney and are low income, call 419-724-0460 or 888-534-1432 to see if you qualify for free legal help. A trained specialist at Legal Aid will conduct the initial screening and connect eligible clients with the TBA. If you're an existing client with the Toledo Bar Association, call 419-242-9363.

Types of cases handled include:

divorce cases

domestic violence cases

bankruptcy cases

minor probate matters

tort defenses

guardianship's and real estate matters.

The Pro Bono Program offers several clinics:

Divorce Clinic

Every other Friday. This clinic is by appointment only. Please call 419-724-0460 or 888-534-1432 to schedule a time to attend. Qualifying clients without real estate or minor children of the marriage can attend a do-it-yourself divorce workshop.

 
Juvenile Court Clinic

Volunteers assist pro se litigants with proper preparation of complaints and motions for Juvenile Court matters. This is a walk-in clinic held at the Lucas County Juvenile Court on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 11:00 am.
 
VA Brief Advice Clinic

This clinic meets the 1st Thursday of each month from 8:30-11: am at the Toledo VA CBOC (1200 S. Detroit Ave.)

Volunteer attorneys meet with veterans in this walk-in clinic about various legal issues. The brief advice is meant to point the client in the right direction and provide referrals to appropriate agencies, as needed.