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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.

Special Projects Outreach Office at JFS
LAWO’s Special Projects Outreach Office has returned to the Lucas County Department of Job and Family Services and is welcoming prospective clients.
H-2A Workers Increasingly Important Source of Labor Employment
Over the last decade, employers have increasingly turned to the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers Program to fill temporary agricultural jobs in Ohio and the country.
Income Tax Obligations Critical to Agricultural Workers
Agricultural workers, in particular those who are here on an H-2A visa, often face complicated income tax issues.
What’s New on www.legalaidline.org?
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.
More help is available for low income persons in your community!
Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. EXPANDS LiveChat Project!
Ohio Attorney General Launches New Online Search Tool
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has a new tool to help protect consumers in Ohio.
LAWO Outreach Worker Recognized
LAWO outreach worker Ilda Kitchen was recognized at the 2019 Annual Farmworker Appreciation Day for her service to the agricultural worker community. Ilda has been an outreach worker for LAWO during the growing season for 15 years.
Nearly 2000 people helped during driver's license clinics
Ohioans deserve the chance to move out of poverty by gaining stable employment so they can provide housing, food and other necessities to support themselves and their families. Often they must overcome barriers such as high driver’s license reinstatement fees, the loss of a driver’s license or other roadblocks that can prevent individuals from obtaining stable employment.
LAWO & ABLE Helping Dayton Recover from Memorial Day Tornadoes
Thousands of Dayton-area residents lost their homes and other personal belongings as a result of 15 devastating torn Deadly tornadoes ripped through the Dayton-area on the evening of Memorial Day, causing damage that resulted in an emergency declaration.