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Welcome to the Ottawa County Bar Association website!
Our members are Ohio attorneys from numerous jurisdictions and with diverse backgrounds and experience in legal matters.
The Ottawa County Bar Association was created over a hundred years ago and has been active since that time. As a vacationland, the shores of Ottawa County bring many guests to our area and the need may arise for legal counsel to our visitors as well as our own residents. This website was created for general use by the public and will help you in your search for legal counsel.
If you need an attorney, please feel free to view the listings in this site. The attorneys in this Association are familiar with local practices, procedures and rules and many attorneys are familiar with the areas of practice for other attorneys and may help direct you to the most suitable attorney for your needs. To find attorneys within an area of practice, please visit the Area of Practice page.
The OCBA does not operate a referral service, nor does it maintain a listing of attorneys willing to take on cases pro bono (no charge). Instead, the OCBA directs those who are indigent and cannot afford an attorney to Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) and Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. Additional information can be found below.
We welcome you to our website and hope that it is helpful.
Chas Munoz, President
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DID YOU KNOW?
The next meeting of the OCBA is Monday, April 6, 2008, at Noon at the Island House, Madison Street, Port Clinton. Cost of lunch is $10.00.
Law Day is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2009, and sill begin after a brief Kiwanis Meeting at Noon. Location: Elk's Lodge, 231 Buckeye Boulevard, Port Clinton. Guest Speaker: Mel Maurer, distinguished Lincoln Scholar and member of the Lincoln Forum. This year's Law Day theme is: "A Legacy of Liberty: Celebrating Lincoln's Bicentennial." Winners of the Law Day Essay Contest will be present, along with their parents and teachers.
Members may also vote this year's nominees for the Larry Noblitt Memorial Liberty Bell Award, which is outlined on the Liberty Bell Award 2009 page.
See also, our new event Calendar on the Member Resources Webpage.
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Those individuals who are indigent and cannot afford an attorney, please contact:
Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) and Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO) are non-profit regional law firms that provide high quality, legal assistance in civil matters to help eligible low-income individuals and groups in western Ohio achieve self reliance, economic opportunity and equal justice.
Combined, ABLE and LAWO are the largest providers of free*, civil legal services in Ohio.
ABLE & LAWO's promise: to continue to respond effectively to the growing demand for legal services from low income people regardless of location, language, or disability. Feel free to browse our site to learn more about the services offered by both ABLE and LAWO.
*ABLE and LAWO do not charge for legal services, however, individuals may be asked to assist with court costs. Neither ABLE or LAWO can accept criminal or traffic violation cases.
TO CONTACT ABLE, LAWO BY PHONE:
- First time legal aid applicants should call Legal Aid Line of Western Ohio (888) 534-1432 (toll-free).
- Residents of Lucas County call (419) 724-0460.
- Para ayuda en Español llama gratis al (866) 794-7281.
- People who are deaf or hearing impaired may contact Legal Aid Line toll-free through Ohio Relay at (800) 750-0750. Ask the operator to contact Advocates for Basic Legal Equality toll free at (800) 837-0814. Calls will be directed to Legal Aid Line.
OFFICES
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ABLE Toledo
520 Madison Ave., Ste. 740
Toledo, OH 43604-1373
(419) 255-0814
(800) 837-0814
FAX: (419) 259-2880
FAX: (419) 244-5285 migrant
TTY: (888) 545-9497
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Regional Long-Term
Care Ombudsman Program
520 Madison Ave., Ste. 740
Toledo, OH 43604-1373
(419) 259-2891
(800) 542-1874
FAX: (419) 259-2880
TTY: (888) 545-9497
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LAWO Toledo
520 Madison Ave., Ste. 640
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 724-0030
(877) 894-4599
FAX: (419) 321-1582
TTY: (888) 554-7415
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LAWO Sandusky
109 W. Water St.
Sandusky, OH 44870
(800) 224-7914
FAX: (419) 609-9173
TTY: (888) 554-7415
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LAWO Fremont
121 N. Arch St.
Fremont, OH 43420-2450
(800) 837-8908
FAX: (419) 334-9148
TTY: (888) 554-7415
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LAWO Fremont Satellite
The Family Center
1800 North Blanchard Street
Findlay, OH 45840
(419) 425-5745
TTY: (888) 554-7415
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