Description
The Legal Aid Society of Columbus provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Central Ohio. Their mission is to ensure that individuals and families have equal access to justice, regardless of their ability to pay for legal representation.
Legal Aid attorneys and advocates help community members resolve issues that impact housing stability, family safety, income security, and access to public benefits. Services are offered through consultations, legal representation, clinics, and educational outreach programs.
This organization serves residents in Franklin and surrounding counties, helping thousands of Ohioans each year protect their rights and maintain stability.
🕒 Hours
Monday – Friday
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Intake hours for assistance may vary depending on program and case type.
📍 Location
1108 City Park Ave, Suite 200
Columbus, OH 43206
The organization also provides community clinics and outreach services throughout Central Ohio.
📞 Contact
📞 Phone: (614) 224-8374
☎️ Legal Aid Intake Line:
(888) 246-4420
🌐 Website:
https://www.columbuslegalaid.org
🧰 Services
Legal Aid provides assistance in several civil legal areas, including:
🏠 Housing & Tenant Rights
- Eviction defense
- Unsafe housing conditions
- Landlord disputes
👨👩👧 Family Law Support
- Domestic violence protection orders
- Custody and family safety issues
💰 Public Benefits Assistance
- SNAP, Medicaid, and disability benefits issues
- Unemployment compensation appeals
💳 Consumer Protection
- Debt collection issues
- Predatory lending
- Identity theft
📑 Record Sealing / Expungement
- Assistance clearing eligible criminal records
✅ Requirements
- Must live in Central Ohio service area
- Generally, serves low-income individuals and families
- Services focus on civil legal matters only (not criminal defense)
Eligibility is determined during the intake process.
💲 Cost
💵 Free
All services provided by Legal Aid Society of Columbus are free for eligible clients.
💡 Tips
📄 Bring important documents related to your legal issue when seeking assistance (leases, court notices, bills, etc.).
📞 If staff cannot represent you directly, they may still provide legal advice or referrals to other helpful programs.
🏛️ Legal Aid also hosts community legal clinics where residents can ask questions and receive guidance.
