Community Legal Aid Services

Community Legal Aid Services Transforming lives through legal advocacy in Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Summit, Stark, Trumbull and Wayne counties in Ohio.

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⭐ Today is Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. In observance of the federal hol...
06/19/2026

⭐ Today is Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans. In observance of the federal holiday, our offices are closed. ⭐

Isabella Scott is our newest HelpLine Paralegal. She is part of our team that is essential to connecting potential clien...
06/18/2026

Isabella Scott is our newest HelpLine Paralegal. She is part of our team that is essential to connecting potential clients to resources and legal help. Welcome, Isabella!

PORTAGE COUNTY: Registration is now open for our next Family Law Clinic, to be held at the Brimfield branch of the Porta...
06/17/2026

PORTAGE COUNTY: Registration is now open for our next Family Law Clinic, to be held at the Brimfield branch of the Portage County District Library on July 29 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Judge Paula Giulitto from Portage County Domestic Relations Court will start the event with a brief presentation, followed by one-on-one time with attorneys for advice on divorce, custody, child support, and more. To register, call 330-983-2511 or use the link in the first comment.

We're marking a big milestone today as Human Resources Manager Ben Timberlake celebrates 5 years on the job! Ben is the ...
06/17/2026

We're marking a big milestone today as Human Resources Manager Ben Timberlake celebrates 5 years on the job! Ben is the go-to guy who oversees our hiring processes and onboarding of new staff members. Congratulations, Ben!

Thank you to Senator Jon Husted and Senator Bernie Moreno and their staff members for meeting with us and our colleagues...
06/16/2026

Thank you to Senator Jon Husted and Senator Bernie Moreno and their staff members for meeting with us and our colleagues from Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio - LASCO and the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland to talk about legal aid for their constituents during our recent trip to Washington, D.C. The trip was part of the Alliance of Ohio Legal Aid's outreach efforts to meet with our elected officials to explain the work we do to provide civil legal services to low-income people in our state. We look forward to continuing the conversation!

UPDATE: Our HelpLine is now open and receiving calls. Thank you for your patience.Our HelpLine is currently closed due t...
06/15/2026

UPDATE: Our HelpLine is now open and receiving calls. Thank you for your patience.

Our HelpLine is currently closed due to an internet outage. We will provide an update as soon as it is restored. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to serving callers soon.

Thank you to the North Canton Public Library for collaborating with us on a Family Law Clinic on June 10. Several famili...
06/12/2026

Thank you to the North Canton Public Library for collaborating with us on a Family Law Clinic on June 10. Several families got answers to their legal questions and found out more about local resources. Thank you also to Chief Magistrate Lori Brown from Stark County Family Court for giving a brief presentation about the court.

We were proud to represent Ohio in Washington, D.C., this week, where we gratefully met with U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes and ...
06/11/2026

We were proud to represent Ohio in Washington, D.C., this week, where we gratefully met with U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes and staff, and with staff members for Rep. Max Miller, Rep. Dave Joyce , and Rep. Michael Rulli. Executive Director Steven McGarrity, Board Member Nan Gelhard, Managing Attorney Marie Curry, Chief Development Officer Shirley Smith and Director of Communications and Marketing Kathleen Folkerth explained our services for their constituents and how federal dollars make a positive impact. Our staff attended along with colleagues from Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio - LASCO and The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, on behalf of the Alliance of Ohio Legal Aids.

Evictions are complex, but we can help! Check out all the resources we have to offer at communitylegalaid.org/eviction.
06/10/2026

Evictions are complex, but we can help! Check out all the resources we have to offer at communitylegalaid.org/eviction.

Sgt. Johnnie Downs, of Akron, is an Army veteran, not a prizefighter. But he sees a similarity between boxers and himsel...
06/09/2026

Sgt. Johnnie Downs, of Akron, is an Army veteran, not a prizefighter. But he sees a similarity between boxers and himself as he’s fought to remain in his home the past several years.

“When a boxer wins, he doesn’t do it alone," Sgt. Downs said. “He’s got someone in his corner. For me, legal aid has been in my corner.”

Sgt. Downs recently spoke on a panel at the Ohio Statehouse about how his legal aid attorney has helped him to remain in his home. Read more about his story: https://www.communitylegalaid.org/news/veteran-fights-foreclosure-help-legal-aid-attorney

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Akron, OH

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+18009989454

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