Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio

Legal services in Columbus, OH (show on map)

3.3

★★★☆☆

109 reviews

Free noncriminal legal help for low-income individuals, veterans, and seniors in 36 Ohio counties.

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About

The mission of Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO) is to provide civil legal aid and advocacy to overcome unfairness and injustice to reduce poverty and increase opportunity. LASCO offers free noncriminal legal help for people with low incomes, veterans, and seniors in 36 counties.

It helps with consumer problems, education, family law, housing, health care, immigration, public benefits, reentry, seniors, tax, veterans, and work issues.

Free legal help for low-income individuals, veterans, and seniors

Serves 36 Ohio counties

Comprehensive range of civil legal services

Services

Consumer Problems

Help with consumer issues such as bankruptcy, foreclosure, automotive defects, and credit reporting.

Bankruptcy and income/wealth preservation Foreclosure and property tax issues Automotive defects and scams Credit reporting and debt collection

Education

Legal assistance and advocacy for students and families regarding school discipline, special education, and enrollment issues.

School discipline and suspensions Special education and 504 plans Bullying and harassment Language access and enrollment

Family Law

Legal support for family-related issues such as divorce, child custody, and domestic violence.

Child custody and divorce Domestic violence protection Parenting plans and visitation

Housing

Assistance with housing issues including evictions, landlord-tenant disputes, and housing subsidies.

Evictions and landlord-tenant disputes Housing subsidies and assistance Discrimination claims

Health Care

Legal help with health care issues such as Medicare, Medicaid, and medical debt.

Medicare and Medicaid guidance Medical debt and bankruptcy Advance directives and health care planning

Immigration

Legal assistance for immigration matters including naturalization and asylum.

Naturalization applications Asylum and refugee claims Immigration benefits for victims of crime

Credentials & Certifications

Pro Bono Excellence Awards

Since 2025

Regional Excellence Awards

Since 2025

Reviews

Rating

3.3

★★★☆☆

Reviews

109

"They are very communicative and concerned about my case."

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of legal issues does LASCO assist with? +

LASCO assists with noncriminal legal issues such as consumer problems, education, family law, housing, health care, immigration, public benefits, reentry, seniors, tax, veterans, and work-related matters.

How can I apply for free legal help from LASCO? +

You can apply online through LASCO’s application portal, which is open 24/7 and confidential. Eligibility is based on income, residency in 36 Ohio counties, and the nature of the legal issue.

What are LASCO’s office locations? +

LASCO has eight local offices serving clients in Athens, Newark, Chillicothe, Columbus, Marion, New Philadelphia, Portsmouth, and Steubenville.

Who is eligible for LASCO’s services? +

LASCO serves individuals with low incomes, veterans, and seniors residing in 36 counties of Southeast and Central Ohio.

How does LASCO ensure client confidentiality? +

LASCO keeps all client information confidential and secure, adhering to legal and ethical standards for privacy protection.

What is the mission of LASCO? +

LASCO’s mission is to provide civil legal aid and advocacy to overcome unfairness and injustice, reducing poverty and increasing opportunity across Southeast and Central Ohio.