Find Legal Aid in Athens, OH: Free Legal Help for Low-Income Residents

LegalAidOffices.com provides a comprehensive list of all legal aid offices in Athens, Ohio, including their contact information, addresses, and the types of legal services they offer.

Our listings include such as type of law (Domestic violence, family law, housing rental evictions or home foreclosures, public assistance such as medicaid, food stamps, SSI Disability, SSDI benefits, public housing evictions, disability beneifts, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is legal aid?
Legal aid is free or low-cost legal assistance for people who cannot afford to hire a private lawyer. Legal aid organizations can help people with a wide range of legal problems, including family law, criminal law, civil law, and immigration law.

Who is eligible for legal aid?
Eligibility for legal aid varies depending on the specific legal aid organization and the type of legal problem. However, most legal aid organizations have income guidelines that must be met. Some legal aid organizations also have other eligibility requirements, such as residency requirements or citizenship requirements.

How much does legal aid cost?
Legal aid services are free or low-cost. The amount you pay will depend on your income and the type of legal services you receive.

How do I apply for legal aid?
To apply for legal aid, you will need to contact a legal aid organization and complete an application form. The application form will ask you for information about your income, assets, and the legal problem you are facing.

How long does it take to get legal aid?
The amount of time it takes to get legal aid varies depending on the legal aid organization and the type of legal problem you have. However, most legal aid organizations will try to process applications as quickly as possible.

Choose from the list below to find a legal aid office that can help you.

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  Southeastern Ohio Legal Services - Athens Office Email Website Learn more 964 East State Street
  Athens, OH - 45701
  (740) 594-3558
  Southeastern Ohio Legal Services (SEOLS) is civil legal aid. Civil legal aid helps keep our justice system fair for all regardless of how much money you have. EOLS provides access to legal help so people can protect their livelihoods, their health, their homes and their families. SEOLS provides legal assistance for people who cannot afford an attorney through representation and easy-to-understand information about your legal rights. This includes information about how to get into court, what to do when in court or what to do when dealing with government agencies. SEOLS also provides easy-to-co...See Full Details
  

Area Legal Aid Offices

Due to the low number of listings in Athens, we have added area listings below. All listings are within 30 miles of Athens.

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  Montgomery County Bar - Volunteer Lawyers Program Email Website Learn more 251 S. Lawrence Street
  Montgomery, AL - 36101
  (334) 265-0222
  MVLP services are available to low-income residents of Montgomery County with civil legal issues. No legal service is available for individuals facing criminal charges. Our attorneys give of their time and legal expertise without cost to eligible Montgomery County residents through volunteering at monthly clinics and help desks and accepting referral of clients for extended representation. The Montgomery VLP offers more than 25 services to low-income households. We have more than 400 members of the Montgomery County Bar who donate their time to assist the clients of MVLP. Eligibility: - You m...See Full Details
  Legal Aid Location:: 19 miles from Athens
  

Tips for Getting Free Legal Aid

Contact the legal aid offices from the list above.

1. Apply for government programs.
There are a number of government programs that provide legal assistance to low-income individuals and families.

2. Check with local law schools.
Many law schools have legal clinics that offer free or low-cost legal services to the public.

3. Ask for pro bono help.
Pro bono is Latin for "for the good of the public." Pro bono lawyers are lawyers who volunteer their time to provide free legal services to low-income individuals and families. To find a pro bono lawyer, you can contact a legal aid organization or the State of Ohio Bar.

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