Those individuals who are indigent or 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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