The Center for Equal Justice has stood as a beacon of hope for over 10 years at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Huron Street in Toledo. It offers hope for people who are economically disadvantaged and need legal help that they otherwise would go without – legal help to protect their homes, safety, and access to education and to resolve other life-changing legal problems. Th ...
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Right to Counsel Housing Representation
A recently-passed Right to Counsel housing ordinance has allowed LAWO to expand our program in assisting Toledoans facing eviction and other housing stability issues.
Domestic Violence Programs for Survivors
Read about the recent programs LAWO has implemented to support survivors.
PLAN AHEAD & PROTECT YOURSELF!
Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO) wants seniors to understand their legal rights, avoid abuse and victimization, and protect their safety, assets, income, and independence.
Medicaid Eligibility
Medicaid eligibility limits are updated annually. Household size and total income determines eligibility for Medicaid.
Work Requirements for Medicaid
The federal government has granted permission for Ohio to create a work requirement for Medicaid.
Legal help for low-income Ohioans just a click away
It recently got easier for low-income Ohioans residing in the thirty-two Legal Aid of Western Ohio serves to get help with their legal issues. LAWO’s Legal Aid Line has an updated online application that will make applying for legal help from anywhere there is an internet connection, using any device, at any time, just a click away. The updated application is mobile friendly. ...
Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. LiveChat Project!
Do you have one hour a month to help ensure that low income persons in your community have access to an attorney? Join Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. LiveChat Project! Low income persons residing in LAWO’s service area seeking answers to legal questions or advice about eviction, housing conditions, return of security deposit, debt collection, car repossession, wage garnishme ...
LAWO partners with the community to reach survivors in need
LAWO partners with the community to reach survivors in need
Domestic violence survivors achieve stability with LAWO’s help
Domestic violence survivors achieve stability with LAWO’s help
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month