Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati

We're excited to share our new Annual Report! Don't miss our cover story highlighting how attorney Phil Rich successfully represented tenants at Victory Vistas, protecting them from sudden, unfair rent increases.

We also feature our new Estate Planning Clinics and our Kids In School Rule! Program expansion to Winton Woods City Schools.

Read our Annual Report via the link below.

https://lascinti.org/who-we-are/publications/

The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati is hiring a full-time Advocate for our Cincinnati office! We're passionate about making the justice system fair and accessible to all. If you want to work directly with families, schools, and community partners to help people build stability and overcome barriers, we encourage you to apply!

Key qualifications include a bachelor's degree in education, social work, or a related field, experience working with low-income communities, and experience in advocacy, case management, education, housing stability work, or youth services.

View the full job description and apply on our website via the link below.

https://lascinti.org/employment/

Are you looking for housing resources and assistance as a homeowner or renter? Join Legal Aid at the third annual Housing Empowerment & Resource Affair, powered by Cincinnati NAACP and Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library. The event will take place on Saturday, June 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Walnut Hills Branch Library.

Meet with Legal Aid and other housing and advocacy organizations, learn the steps to homeownership, and understand your rights as a renter and how to advocate for yourself.

Jeff Smith is an advocate in Legal Aid's Income, Work & Health practice group. He works with clients to resolve benefits issues, seal or expunge records, and remove critical barriers to employment and housing.

In a recent case, a client had a premature birth at 22 weeks, and her child had required an extended NICU stay that cost thousands of dollars. However, she was denied Medicaid coverage for herself and for her child.

Jeff represented the client at an appeal hearing. As a result of his advocacy, the decision was reversed and the client received 10 months of retroactive Medicaid coverage. This paid over $83,000 in medical debts from the child's NICU stay. "Medicaid rules can be complex," shared Jeff. "I help clients navigate those complexities to receive the essential services they need."

Sealing or expunging a criminal record can make a significant difference in obtaining housing or employment. The Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio is hosting free legal clinics at the Highland County Community Action Organization, Inc. for low-income individuals who want to apply for sealing or expungement of a criminal record.

Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is recommended, so make sure to call (513) 361-8834 or email [email protected]. Bring any related documentation and case numbers you have to the clinic.

The Legal Aid Society will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26.

Did you know that sealing or expunging a criminal record can unlock better job opportunities, stabler housing, and a brighter future? Last week, nearly 20 people had their criminal records expunged with the goal of moving forward with their lives. Several are featured in the WKRC story linked below.

If you are interested in the sealing or expunging of a criminal record, you can take the first step toward a clean slate by calling Legal Aid to see if we can assist you. You can reach us at (513) 241-9400, or toll-free at (800) 582-2682.

To read the WKRC article, click the link below.

https://local12.com/news/local/nearly-20-people-had-criminal-records-expunged-hamilton-county-heres-how-it-works-judge-judges-legal-system-crime-criminals-cincinnati-ohio-felony-felons-convictions-public-records

Congratulations to Katie Schulte for passing the Ohio Bar Exam!

Katie is Legal Aid’s 2025 Justice for All Fellow, funded by the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation. She received her B.A. From Fordham University and her J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

The goal of Katie’s fellowship to improve health outcomes for low-income families in Brown, Clinton, and Highland counties through effective legal assistance. Her advocacy will address health harming legal needs related to housing stability. Katie will provide direct representation in eviction defense, housing conditions, and subsidized housing eligibility issues. She will also work with community partners to identify pervasive unaddressed issues and individual residents who need Legal Aid’s assistance.

Do you have a will? If not, register for our free wills clinic on Wednesday, June 3 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Westwood United Methodist Church.

Learn how creating an estate plan can protect your property and support your family. Then, at the clinic, you can sign up for a personal appointment with an attorney to review and sign your will on Wednesday, June 17.

Register today by calling Legal Aid at 513-241-9400 and selecting option 5, or emailing your name and phone number to [email protected].

The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati is hiring a full-time Development and Communications Coordinator at our Cincinnati office! If you're passionate about creating effective fundraising and marketing campaigns, we encourage you to apply.

This position will pay $23.35/hour, dependent on experience. Benefits include excellent health, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO and paid holidays, and a 401(k) and employer-funded pension.

View the full job description and apply on our website via the link below.

https://lascinti.org/employment/