Community Legal Aid Services is a non-profit law firm dedicated to providing comprehensive legal advocacy for low-income individuals and families across central and northeast Ohio. Specializing in poverty law, the organization stands out for its commitment to increasing opportunities, fairness, and stability through justice, striving to build a stronger community for all.
With a mission centered on transforming lives through legal support, Community Legal Aid focuses on serving those most in need, including vulnerable populations facing economic hardship. The firm leverages the dedication of staff attorneys, volunteer lawyers, and interns to offer accessible services such as free legal clinics and a dedicated HelpLine, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent access to critical legal assistance.
Services Offered
- Legal advocacy for low-income individuals and families
- HelpLine for legal assistance and guidance
- Free legal clinics (e.g., Clarence Darrow Court Clinic, Canton for All People)
- Assistance with Social Security overpayment issues
- Support related to new Ohio second chance legislation
- Tax assistance for gig workers
- Volunteer attorney programs
- Student and intern opportunities
- Summer associate programs
- Community legal education and events
Serving central and northeast Ohio, the organization provides resources in English and leverages community partnerships to extend its reach and impact, ensuring that justice is accessible to all, regardless of economic status.
