Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing pro-bono civil legal services to individuals with limited financial resources in the Dayton, Ohio area. Specializing in connecting compassionate legal professionals with community members in need, it stands out as a vital bridge between volunteer attorneys and those who cannot afford traditional legal representation.
The organization operates on a mission to ensure equal access to justice by facilitating high-quality, volunteer-driven legal assistance. It focuses on optimizing the time and talents of legal professionals to address critical civil legal issues, serving low-income individuals, families, and collaborating with other non-profits with aligned goals. Its approach is innovative, adaptive, and collaborative, emphasizing dignity, fairness, and respect in all services provided.
Services Offered
- Bankruptcy
- Debt Collection Defense
- Criminal Record Sealing
- Divorce
- Child Support
- Custody and Visitation
- Employment Law
- Landlord/Tenant Issues
- Family Law
- Limited Probate
- Name Changes
- Wills/Advance Directives
- Information Clinics (Landlord/Tenant Dispute, Juvenile Court Pro-Se, Wills/Advance Directives)
GDVLP primarily serves Montgomery County and the greater Dayton region, with support from organizations including the Legal Services Corporation, Legal Aid of Western Ohio, and the Dayton Bar Association Foundation. The team includes award-winning paralegals recognized for their dedication, and services are delivered in English.
