Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati

Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati Our legal work is conducted through four major practice areas: Children & Education; Family & Immigration; Housing & Consumer; and Income, Work & Health.

Changing Lives, Strengthening Communities

We provide free civil legal assistance to resolve barriers to family and economic stability for low-income people in Butler, Brown, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, and Warren Counties in Southwest Ohio. For 116 years, the Legal Aid Society has made a difference in our community by providing free civil legal assistance to low-income families and adu

lts to help them achieve economic security and family stability. Examples of Legal Aid's major programs and projects include:

• Child HeLP: A medical-legal partnership with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital promoting children's health and well-being through effective legal assistance
• Guardian ad Litem: Protecting neglected and abused children through vigilant legal representation
• LawLink: Helping domestic violence victims and their children with comprehensive legal assistance
• Education Advocacy: Ensuring that low-income children and foster kids have an opportunity to succeed in school
• Stabilizing Neighborhoods through Secure Housing: Reducing southwest Ohio's high foreclosure rate and its impact on individual homeowners and neighborhoods
• Clearing Legal Hurdles to Employment: Solving problems that interfere with job retention and family stability

For more information go to our website: https://www.lascinti.org

The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati is accepting applications for full-time Staff Attorneys in our Cincinnati an...
06/13/2026

The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati is accepting applications for full-time Staff Attorneys in our Cincinnati and Hamilton offices.

We're passionate about making the justice system fair and accessible to all. If you have experience advocating for low-income clients, demonstrated ability to handle a demanding workload, and excellent writing and communication skills, we encourage you to apply!

View the full job description and apply on our website via the link below.

https://lascinti.org/employment/

Join us at our free rental housing clinics this summer to learn about your rights as a tenant to healthy housing, as wel...
06/12/2026

Join us at our free rental housing clinics this summer to learn about your rights as a tenant to healthy housing, as well as what to do if those rights aren't being met by your landlord.

The clinics will take place on June 16, July 7, and August 18, and all three will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The June and August clinics will be held at the Hillsboro office of the Highland County Community Action Organization, Inc., and the July clinic will be held at their Greenfield office.

Walk-ins are welcome, but you can RSVP by calling (513) 362-2780 or emailing [email protected]. Make sure to bring copies of your current lease agreement, any written communications with your landlord or code enforcement, and photos or videos of any poor living conditions, such as mold, pests, or problems with plumbing, electric, heat, or water. Depending on your specific situation and income eligibility, legal assistance may include advice, brief service, and/or court representation.

The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati serves residents of seven counties: Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, and Warren.

As of May 13, all Ohio SNAP recipients must unlock their EBT card before making online or out-of-state purchases. Since ...
06/11/2026

As of May 13, all Ohio SNAP recipients must unlock their EBT card before making online or out-of-state purchases. Since most skimming - organized theft of SNAP directly from EBT cards - occurs from out of state, this change should vastly reduce skimming.

Legal Aid Attorney Regina Campbell added "this interim move by ODJFS will greatly help protect Ohioans who receive SNAP, but we still recommend that everyone keep their SNAP card locked until they need to use it." Need help locking your card? Watch the-how to video below, produced by ODJFS. You can also lock your card on the Connect EBT website listed below or by calling Conduent at 1-866-386-3071.

ODJFS How-To Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/eeQmYpU0Pe4
Connect EBT: https://www.connectebt.com/

Did the IRS charge you penalties and interest on late-filed returns during the COVID-19 pandemic? You may be entitled to...
06/10/2026

Did the IRS charge you penalties and interest on late-filed returns during the COVID-19 pandemic? You may be entitled to a refund or abatement of those penalties. Join us on Tuesday, June 16 at 4:30 p.m. for Legal Aid's Facebook Live to learn if you are eligible to apply for the abatement, and how to request it from the IRS by the July deadline.

RSVP for the event on our page and watch it live.

Don't miss our next free legal clinics in Highland County on June 17 and July 15! Both clinics will run from 10:00 a.m. ...
06/09/2026

Don't miss our next free legal clinics in Highland County on June 17 and July 15! Both clinics will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Sealing or expunging a criminal record can make a significant difference in obtaining housing or employment. The Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio is hosting free legal clinics at the Highland County Community Action Organization, Inc. for low-income individuals who want to apply for sealing or expungement of a criminal record.

Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is recommended, so make sure to call (513) 361-8834 or email [email protected]. Bring any related documentation and case numbers you have to the clinic.

We're celebrating our anniversary!44 years ago today, the Volunteer Lawyers for the Poor Foundation (VLPF) was co-founde...
06/09/2026

We're celebrating our anniversary!

44 years ago today, the Volunteer Lawyers for the Poor Foundation (VLPF) was co-founded by the Legal Aid Society and the Cincinnati Bar Association to meet legal needs of low-income individuals who otherwise could not afford a lawyer.

The Volunteer Lawyers Project, established by the VLPF, connects private attorneys with opportunities to take pro bono cases and volunteer at legal clinics.

Interested in volunteering to help families in our community stay safe, housed, and stable? Click the link below to sign up, or email VLP Managing Attorney Molly Russell at [email protected].

https://vlpcincinnati.org/volunteer/vlp-registration/

Meet our 2026 Summer Law Clerks and Volunteers!Our seven law clerks come from the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law, Uni...
06/08/2026

Meet our 2026 Summer Law Clerks and Volunteers!

Our seven law clerks come from the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law, University of Dayton School of Law, Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law, and The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Our volunteers are high school students from The Seven Hills School and Walnut Hills High School. They gain valuable experience working at Legal Aid helping public interest attorneys provide free, civil legal assistance to low-income clients.

From L to R: Will Stock, Layla Fuller, Katie Sellers, Grace Troutman, Gracie Terry, Rhiannon Bertemes
Not Pictured: Joseph Castellano, Lydia Wagenbach, Miles Klump-Lawson, Karina Montes

“I am delighted to work with our new Board President, Mary Burns,” commented Legal Aid Society Executive Director Mary A...
06/05/2026

“I am delighted to work with our new Board President, Mary Burns,” commented Legal Aid Society Executive Director Mary Asbury. “She brings energy, experience, and a valuable perspective to this leadership role.”

Sealing or expunging a criminal record can make a significant difference in obtaining housing or employment. The Legal A...
06/02/2026

Sealing or expunging a criminal record can make a significant difference in obtaining housing or employment. The Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio is hosting three free legal clinics at the Clinton County Community Action Program, Inc. for low-income individuals who want to apply for sealing or expungement of a criminal record.

Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is recommended, so make sure to call (513) 361-8834 or email [email protected]. Bring any related documentation and case numbers you have to the clinic.

We're excited to share our new Annual Report! Don't miss our cover story highlighting how attorney Phil Rich successfull...
06/01/2026

We're excited to share our new Annual Report! Don't miss our cover story highlighting how attorney Phil Rich successfully represented tenants at Victory Vistas, protecting them from sudden, unfair rent increases.

We also feature our new Estate Planning Clinics and our Kids In School Rule! Program expansion to Winton Woods City Schools.

Read our Annual Report via the link below.

https://lascinti.org/who-we-are/publications/

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215 E 9th Street, Ste 200
Cincinnati, OH
45202

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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(513) 241-9400

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