Legal Aid of Western Ohio
Free civil legal help for Toledo-area veterans from Legal Aid of Western Ohio, the legal-aid organization serving Toledo, OH. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (lawolaw.org), checked Aug 14, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- free, comprehensive legal assistancepeople living in poverty in civil (non-criminal) cases.
- Agricultural Worker Programagricultural workers throughout the state; LAWO says this program serves all 88 counties.
- Right to Counsel Housing Representationpeople in Lucas County needing eviction legal assistance.
- Pro Bono Programlow-income people across LAWO's 32-county service area.
- three programs we offer that provide legal assistance and support to survivorssurvivors.
Eligibility
Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (lawolaw.org), checked Aug 7, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Use the site’s “Apply for Help/Solicite Ayuda” option to request legal help.
- If you need help by phone, call LAWO at 1-877-894-4599.
- Use TTY 1-888-554-7415 if you need that phone access option.
- Contact a LAWO office location if needed; the site lists offices in Dayton, Defiance, Findlay, Lima, Sandusky, Springfield, and Toledo.
What to expect
LAWO’s site lists phone and TTY contact options and office locations for getting help. The page does not state required documents, application timing, or what happens after you apply.
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Next step
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