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Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO)

130 W. Second St. Ste. 700W

Dayton, OH 45402

Legal Aid provides legal information, advice, and referral in regard to civil and administrative matters to eligible low-income and elderly persons of Western Ohio.

PHONE: Main: 937-228-8088

                   Legal Aid Line:  1 (888) 534 -1432

WEBSITE: For more information, please visit us at lawolaw.org. If you’re seeking legal assistance, apply through the Legal Aid Line at www.legalaidline.org

SERVICE AREA: Miami County and 31 surrounding counties in northwest and west central Ohio.

OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

OFFICE DAYS: Monday – Friday

SERVICES: Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO) is a non-profit regional law firm that provides high quality legal assistance in civil matters to help eligible low-income individual and groups in Ohio achieve self-reliance, equal justice, and economic opportunity.

LAWO provides services in several areas of law, including: Advance Directives, such as Healthcare Power of Attorney (POA), Financial POA, Living Wills, Simple Wills, Elder Abuse, etc; Bankruptcy; Debt Collection; Foreclosures; Financial Exploitation; Family law, such as Domestic Violence Civil Protection Orders, Civil Stalking Protection Orders, Divorce, Custody, Child Support, and Safety Planning; Housing, such as eviction defense, conditions issues, public and subsidized housing admissions and denials, voucher terminations, utility shut offs, lock outs, etc.; Healthcare; Public Benefits; Criminal Record Sealing; Social Security/SSI. We also help Agricultural workers throughout the state of Ohio.

ELIGIBILITY: Based upon federal poverty guidelines and other special factors. All callers are screened for income eligibility before receiving services.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED: Proof of income

RESTRICTIONS: N/A

HOW TO USE: To apply for legal services, please call (888) 534-1432 or visit legalaidline.org. Those interested in applying for legal services can also walk in and complete an application at any of our offices. 

FEE POLICY: There are no fees associated with receiving services, however a client may be responsible for their own court costs.