Get Free Legal Help
How to Contact Us
LASCO provides free noncriminal legal help to people who live in 36 Ohio counties in Southeast and Central Ohio. We help people with low incomes, seniors, and veterans. We work every day to make sure that you are treated fairly. Our assistance is free to those who qualify.
Apply Online
Our online application is an easy-to-follow question and answer form that will help us better understand your problem and get in touch. Your information will be kept confidential. It is open all hours.
Call Us: 1-888-246-4420
Our intake line is a convenient way to get in touch with us. Phone lines are open Monday through Friday, with most availability in the mornings.
Access Self-Help Resources Online
Our online resources and guides can provide you with expert information to help you with your legal issue. Resources are available on common topics like:
Go to a Community Legal Clinic
LASCO is out and about in the community. Along with our partners, we hold regular legal clinics at community locations, such as libraries, community centers, fairgrounds, and shelters. Go to our calendar page to find an upcoming legal clinic near you.
What Legal Issues Can We Help With?
We generally consider applications for help in these areas. Our intake staff can let you know whether we can consider your case.
Housing
- Evictions
- Landlord-tenant disputes
- Housing subsidies
- Discrimination
Family and Children
- Education
- Domestic violence
- Child custody
- Divorce
Immigration
- Naturalization
- Cases of survivors of crimes
- Asylum
Community Building
- Nonprofit and small business assistance
- Driver's license reinstatement
- Record sealing
Health
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Advance Directives
Money and Debt
- Collections
- Car repossession
- Bankruptcy
- Foreclosure
- IRS problems
- Wills
Household Income
- Child and spousal support
- Social Security and SSI
- Unemployment
- Wage garnishments
- Food Stamps (SNAP)
- Utility shut-offs
- Public benefits
Specific Populations
- Seniors
- Veterans
- LGBTQIA+