Apply for Legal Help

Attention legal aid applicants! From October 18-November 12, 2023, we will update our intake technology, including our telephone and online intake processes through the Legal Aid Line, to better serve our clients. We will not accept online applications during this time, and phone and in-person applicants will be limited. We appreciate your patience and understanding with this limited intake as we transition to a new system, train our staff, and improve the client experience. We plan to resume all regular intake operations starting Monday, November 13. This schedule is subject to change, and we will keep you informed of additional updates.

¡Atención solicitantes de ayuda legal! A partir del 18 de octubre al 12 de noviembre de 2023, estaremos realizando actualizaciones de tecnología a nuestro sistema de admisiones, incluyendo nuestro teléfono y el proceso de admisiones a través de la línea de ayuda legal, y para servir mejor a nuestros clientes. No estaremos aceptando solicitudes en línea durante este periodo de tiempo y las solicitudes por teléfono y en persona serán limitadas. Apreciamos su paciencia y su comprensión con las limitaciones en las admisiones en lo que hacemos la transición a un nuevo sistema, y la capacitación de nuestro personal para mejorar la experiencia del cliente. Planeamos reanudar todas las operaciones de admisiones comenzando el lunes 13 de noviembre. Esta fecha está sujeta a cambios, los mantendremos informados para detalles adicionales.

Submit an Application Online

         

Online applications are currently unavailable while we update our intake technology. We plan to resume all regular intake operations starting Monday, November 13, 2023. This schedule is subject to change, and we will keep you informed of additional updates.

Call for Legal Aid

Phone applications are currently limited while we update our intake technology. We plan to resume all regular intake operations starting Monday, November 13, 2023. This schedule is subject to change, and we will keep you informed of additional updates. You may call the Legal Aid Line for the most up-to-date information about applying by phone:

  • Call toll-free: (888) 534-1432
  • If you live in Lucas County, call: (419) 724-0460

Walk-in Hours of Operations

Walk-in applications are currently limited while we update our intake technology. We plan to resume all regular intake operations starting Monday, November 13, 2023. This schedule is subject to change, and we will keep you informed of additional updates. Please contact your closest LAWO or ABLE location by phone to see if we can assist you at this time. Our offices are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.*

*Hours may vary for holidays or other purposes.

What happens when you contact Legal Aid Line?

Please be sure to get your papers and facts together before you apply. Our staff can better assist you if the information you will need is close at hand.

When you call, you will be asked to enter your telephone number for an automated call back. Be sure to enter your 10-digit telephone number carefully. Return calls are made on the same day.

An intake specialist will ask you questions to complete your application. You will be asked to provide financial information for every member of your household. You are also asked other personal questions such as your address, telephone number, marital status, age, and living arrangements. Your personal information is not shared with other organizations, agencies, or law firms without your permission.

You will be asked to describe your legal problem or your question in detail. Once we have all of the information needed, we can determine how best to assist you.