Legal Aid envisions communities in which all people experience dignity and justice, free from poverty and oppression.
Serving the community since 1905 - Legal Aid's mission is to secure justice, equity, and access to opportunity for and with people who have low incomes through passionate legal representation and advocacy for systemic change. Legal Aid's mission is to secure justice, equity, and access to opportunity for and with people who have low incomes through passionate legal representation and advocacy for
06/23/2026
June is Elder Justice Awareness Month... the Elder Justice Coordinating Council is leading the charge to spread the word about government & business imposter scams. These scams are a serious problem: in 2025, the FTC received more than 375,000 reports about government imposters, with reported losses of $917 million.
Did you see or experience an imposter scam? Report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Your report makes a difference.
Joe Rodgers is Board President of The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland. He's served on the board since 2020 and is an active volunteer at legal advice clinics. Learn about why he invests in this work: https://loom.ly/vrPHF0o
06/22/2026
- Have a civil legal question? Come chat with Legal Aid!
🗓️Tuesday, July 7, 2026
📍Lake County Free Clinic in Painesville (462 Chardon St)
☎️ Call 440-352-8686 for an appointment.
🔗 Link in comments
06/19/2026
Notice: All Legal Aid offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, June 22.
Need legal help? Explore free resources available from OhioLegalHelp.org, or attend our upcoming Legal Advice Clinic on Tuesday, June 23 at the MetroHealth Opportunity Center at Via Sana (🔗 in comments).
06/18/2026
Thrilled to share important info about on TV20 Cleveland. This segment, featuring Staff Attorney Helen Rapp, aired last week.
A Guide to Estate Planning TV20 Cleveland speaks with the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland about...
06/18/2026
Cleveland! Have a civil legal question? Come chat with Legal Aid!
🗓️Tuesday, June 23, 2026
📍MetroHealth Opportunity Center at Via Sana (3335 W 25th St.)
🕙Check-in begins at 4 PM
🔗 Link in comment below
ICYMI - Legal Aid attorneys appear on WOVU 95.9 FM on the 3rd Thursday each month. Last month Supervising Attorney Barbara Reitzloff shared tips for tenants (keep notes!) & details about how to rent deposit if a landlord refuses to make necessary repairs.
Tune in to WOVU 95.9 FM at 10AM tomorrow, JUNE 18, to learn more about unemployment compensation.
06/16/2026
We were delighted to be in Ashtabula County today to receive grants from Ashtabula Foundation and hear inspiring stories about the great work of so many partners!
Did you know... last year in Ashtabula County, Legal Aid hosted 14 legal advice clinics and closed 407 legal cases for Ashtabula County residents. We're proud to serve, be a partner to others, & make a local impact.
06/16/2026
Are you a business owner wanting to better understand the basics of commercial leases?
Join us for a free virtual seminar on "What Commercial Tenants Need to Know" presented with Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc.
🗓️Thursday, June 18, 2026
🕙10 AM
💻Virtual - join online -🔗in first comment.
06/16/2026
Attention pros - Legal Aid is for DIRECTOR OF FINANCE.
We're seeking a strategic & collaborative leader to manage our organization’s financial health - someone with experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, risk management, and compliance.
This executive-level position requires 15+ years of experience and is responsible for operational leadership and long-term financial direction.
Learn more & share with your network: https://loom.ly/DE5MLus