The Legal Aid Society – Jefferson Office is a dedicated legal services provider offering free civil legal assistance to low-income residents across multiple Northeast Ohio counties. As part of the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, this office specializes in addressing critical issues related to housing stability and economic justice, ensuring vulnerable individuals and families have access to essential legal support.
The organization operates with a mission to secure justice, equity, and opportunity through passionate representation and systemic advocacy. It focuses on serving clients facing challenges in maintaining shelter, economic security, and basic rights, with services accessible via phone hotlines, in-person appointments, and community outreach initiatives. Staff attorneys are recognized experts in poverty law and frequently engage in community legal education.
Services Offered
- Attorney representation
- Legal advice and consultation
- Housing law assistance
- Economic justice advocacy
- Tenant rights counseling
- Community legal education
- Speeches and presentations on legal issues
- Resource library with brochures and flyers
- Free legal help for qualifying low-income individuals
- In-person and phone intake services
- Brief advice clinics
- Record clearing and warrant relief assistance
The Jefferson Office serves Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain counties, with specific service hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Legal Aid provides services in English and offers language assistance as needed, reinforcing its commitment to accessible justice for all eligible community members.
