Legal Aid offers free clinics, presentations to Mahoning Valley residents this month
Have you ever needed someone to turn to for financial advice or help navigating a legal case in court?
In June, local experts at a non-profit law firm called Community Legal Aid present unbiased, factual clinics and legal presentations.
They’ll focus on topics of concern like housing eviction, debt and parental legal rights, aimed at assisting lower-income families and individuals in northeast and central Ohio.
Programs are taught by attorneys and are free and open to the public in Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana and surrounding counties.
Here are a few of the upcoming Mahoning Valley events and clinics. Visit the Community Legal Aid website or call the number listed to register for events when specified.
Mahoning County
Parental Rights Presentation- June 17 at 11 a.m.
Legal Aid advocates presenting information about custody rights and visitation at the Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave.
Applies to: Anyone
Clarence Darrow Court Clinic- Tuesdays and Wednesdays in June by phone appointments. Registration is required.
Call (330) 983-2599 to register
Applies to: Mahoning residents facing legal issues related to housing or debt whose case would be in Youngstown Court (also in Trumbull County)
Columbiana County
East Palestine Legal Clinic hosted by River Valley Organizing- June 10 at 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 3 - 6 p.m.
Legal Aid advocates will be available to provide support or talk with residents at the First United Presbyterian Church of East Palestine
Applies to: Columbiana County residents
Trumbull County
Self Help Desk for families with juveniles- Tuesdays, 1 - 4 p.m. and Thursdays, 9 a.m. - noon at Trumbull County Family Court
Legal help available for parties representing themselves in juvenile court custody cases.
Applies to: Trumbull County residents
Clarence Darrow Court Clinic- happening Tuesdays and Wednesdays in June. Registration is required.
Call (330) 983-2599 to register for a phone appointment, giving professional advice geared toward housing and financial concerns
Applies to: Trumbull County residents facing legal issues related to housing or debt
PRIDE in the Valley: June 17 from noon - 8 p.m. at Courthouse Square
Advocates will be available to share information about Legal Aid Community services during PRIDE in the Valley at Courthouse Square, 161 High St., NW in Warren.
Applies to: Anyone
Legal assistance to victims of domestic violence or sexual assault: June 21 at Someplace Safe, 1370 Tod Ave. in Warren
Registration is required
Call (330) 393-3005 to make an appointment with Someplace Safe; ask to speak to the legal advocacy department.
Applies to: Anyone
The following events are all virtual clinics for Ohioans starting in June. More information is available here.
Virtual Legal Clinics
Eviction prevention clinic- 4 p.m. every Tuesdays in June
Learn about renters’ rights and options if facing an eviction; click details for details.
Foreclosure prevention class- 5 p.m. on first and third Thursday in June
Learn about the foreclosure process and strategies for homeowners to save their property; click here for details.
Parent’s rights to visitation- 11 a.m. on June 13 and 27
Learn about parental rights and parenting time orders; details are online.
*Online clinic in partnership with Goodyear: 5 p.m. June 13
Meet with an attorney for advice related to debt or record sealing, also known as expungement
Register online at Community Legal Aid.
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