Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to championing equity and justice through client-centered legal advocacy and community collaboration. For over 70 years, LAWO has provided free, comprehensive civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families across western Ohio, with a focus on protecting the rights of vulnerable populations and addressing systemic inequities.
LAWO takes a holistic and partnership-driven approach, working closely with clients and community organizations to tackle the legal issues that perpetuate poverty. The firm specializes in areas such as housing justice, consumer protection, support for domestic abuse survivors, and advocacy for veterans, seniors, and agricultural workers. Their service spans 32 counties in northwest and west central Ohio, with additional statewide support for agricultural workers.
Services Offered
- Legal services
- Housing justice and eviction defense
- Consumer and economic justice
- Support for domestic abuse survivors
- Healthcare access and economic stability
- Advocacy for agricultural workers and immigrant rights
- Elder law and senior empowerment
- Veterans’ benefits assistance
- Education fairness advocacy
- Medical-legal partnerships for children
- Community economic development
- Pro bono legal assistance coordination
- Representation in civil (non-criminal) cases
LAWO serves clients in 32 counties across western Ohio and offers statewide assistance for agricultural workers through multiple office locations. Services are available in both English and Spanish, with translation support accessible upon request. The organization is proudly funded by the Legal Services Corporation and has a long-standing reputation for impactful advocacy and community support.
