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Where to find free Legal Aid clinics this month for Mahoning Valley residents

By Kelcey Norris Mahoning Matters

November 2, 2023 2:45 PM

In June, local experts at a non-profit law firm called Community Legal Aid present unbiased, factual clinics and legal presentations. Getty Images

Legal help can cost a ton, but one non-profit wants to help lower-income families and individuals in northeast and central Ohio understand their rights in court.

This month, local experts at a non-profit law firm called Community Legal Aid have free legal counseling presentations lined up for Mahoning and Trumbull County residents.

These presentations and clinics are open to the public throughout the Mahoning Valley.

Topics include foreclosure prevention, parental rights, divorce and debt.

Community members can get information about a variety of legal topics or discuss their specific concerns with an advocate.

Mahoning County

Clarence Darrow Court Clinic: Open to eligible Mahoning County residents facing legal issues related to housing or debt. Clinic operates by phone appointments on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Anyone interested must call (330) 983-2599 to pre-register.

Pro Se Divorce Clinic: Pre-registered applicants will learn about the divorce process, complete required court forms, and learn how to represent themselves in a divorce action at 9 a.m. Nov. 16.

Call the helpline at 800-998-9454 or register online at Community Legal Aid. Location provided upon acceptance into the clinic program.

Trumbull County

Self Help Desk: Trumbull County Family Court: Legal help for parties representing themselves in juvenile court custody cases. Tuesdays from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Trumbull County Family Court, 220 Main Ave. SW in Warren.

Clarence Darrow Court Clinic: Open to eligible Trumbull County residents facing legal issues related to housing or debt. Clinic operates by phone appointments - Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call (330) 983-2599 to pre-register.

Overview of Fair Housing Presentation Nov. 3 at 9 a.m. at the Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Avenue in Girard.

Online Legal Clinics

Eviction prevention clinic: Every Tuesday at 4 p.m. learn about renters’ rights and options if facing an eviction. Visit Community Legal Aid for details.

Foreclosure prevention class: Learn about the foreclosure process and strategies that can help homeowners save their home. Sessions start at 5 p.m. Nov. 2 and Nov. 16. Visit Community Legal Aid for details.

Parent’s rights to visitation: Learn about parental rights and parenting time orders at 11 a.m. Nov. 14 and Nov. 28. Details at Community Legal Aid.

Online clinic in partnership with Goodyear: For eligible clients seeking help with record sealing or expungement at 5 p.m. Nov. 14. Call the helpline at 800-998-9454 or register online at Community Legal Aid.