Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
Free civil legal help for Columbus-area veterans from Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio, the legal-aid organization serving Columbus, OH. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (lasco.org), checked Aug 14, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Free noncriminal legal helppeople with low incomes, veterans, and seniors in 36 counties.
- Fair Housing Center of Southeast and Central OhioOhioans who need access to housing free of discrimination.
Eligibility
Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (lasco.org), checked Aug 7, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Review the legal issue areas LASCO lists to see if your noncriminal problem fits, including Veterans.
- Apply for help online using the site's "Apply For Help Online" option.
- Use "Locate an Office" or the listed office locations to find a nearby LASCO office if you need local access.
- Use the "How to Contact Us" or "Contact" options to reach LASCO for help with access.
What to expect
LASCO says it provides free noncriminal legal help and resources for people with low incomes, veterans, and seniors in 36 Ohio counties, with services available from local offices in eight communities.
Contact
Next step
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