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George's Story
Read how LAWO and our partners at ABLE worked together on George's legal housing issue.
Domestic Violence Programs for Survivors
Read about the recent programs LAWO has implemented to support survivors.
Tornado Disaster Relief – Avoiding Scams
Natural disasters, like the tornadoes that hit the Greater Dayton area on Memorial Day, present prime opportunities for consumer fraud and scams.
New Protections – Payday Loans
In April important new protections for consumers who take our short-term loans, commonly known as payday loans, went into effect.
Community Inclusion
Everyone deserves an opportunity to live in their community near their family, friends, and support system.
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.