Upcoming Events & Brief Advice Clinics

May 24, 2012

West Side Community House

A first come, first served free advice clinic for low-income individuals with civil legal issues.  Please bring all relevant paperwork with you.

This clinic will be staffed by volunteers from KeyBank, for its “Neighbors Make a Difference Day”

Start: May 24, 2012 2:00 pm
End: May 24, 2012 4:00 pm
Location: West Side Community House
Phone: 216-687-1900
Address:
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9300 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44102

Catholic Charities- Lorain Family Center

A first come, first served free advice clinic for low-income individuals with civil legal issues.  Please bring all relevant paperwork with you.

This clinic will be staffed by volunteers from KeyBank, for its “Neighbors Make a Difference Day”

Start: May 24, 2012 2:00 pm
End: May 24, 2012 4:00 pm
Location: Catholic Charities- Lorain Family Center
Phone: 216-687-1900
Address:
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203 Eighth Street, Lorain, OH, United States, 44052

June 7, 2012

June Foreclosure Brown Bag

The continued participation of Legal Aid’s Save the Dream volunteers is very important as Legal Aid assists homeowners facing foreclosure.

Each month, there is a Brown Bag Lunch hosted by Legal Aid’s Consumer Practice Group.  This informal setting offers substantive support to volunteers.

The monthly lunch session will be held on the first Thursday of the month.  Reservations for the lunch sessions are suggested, but not required.  Click here to RSVP.

If you are interested in attending the Brown Bag lunch but are unable to join us in person on the 1st floor of Legal Aid at 1223 West 6th Street in Cleveland’s Warehouse District, you may always participate by teleconference by dialing toll-free 1-888-296-6500 and entering Guest Code 513746.

For more information on Legal Aid’s foreclosure practice, click here.  For information on Legal Aid’s Volunteer Lawyers Program, click here.

Start: June 7, 2012 12:00 pm
End: June 7, 2012 1:00 pm
Location: Legal Aid's Cleveland Office
Phone: 216-687-1900
Address:
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1223 West Sixth Street, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44113

June 14, 2012

El Centro Lorain

A first come, first served free advice clinic for low-income individuals with civil legal issues.  Please bring all relevant paperwork with you.

Start: June 14, 2012 2:00 pm
End: June 14, 2012 4:00 pm
Location: El Centro
Phone: (440) 277-5327
Address:
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2800 Pearl Avenue, Lorain, OH, United States, 44055

June 19, 2012

“Jam for Justice”

Quench your thirst for justice at Legal Aid’s annual summer fundraiser – Jam for Justice.

You’ll enjoy drinks, food and music of The No Name Band… and support a good cause: all revenue from the event will support Legal Aid and its mission to provide access to justice for the most vulnerable in Northeast Ohio.

Admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the door.  Click here to reserve your tickets online.  Can’t be there?  Your online donation is appreciated!

Start: June 19, 2012 5:30 pm
End: June 19, 2012 7:30 pm
Location: The Barley House
Phone: 216-861-5217
Address:
1261 West 6th Street, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44113
Cost: $20

June 23, 2012

Langston Hughes Center – Senior Outreach Services

A first come, first served free advice clinic for low-income individuals with civil legal issues.  Please bring all relevant paperwork with you.

This clinic will be staffed by volunteers from Nationwide Insurance.

Start: June 23, 2012 9:45 am
End: June 23, 2012 11:45 am
Location: Langston Hughes Center (SOS)
Phone: (216) 361-1773
Address:
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2390 East 79th Street, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44104

June 27, 2012

Fatima Family Center

A first come, first served free advice clinic for low-income individuals with civil legal issues.  Please bring all relevant paperwork with you.

This clinic is staffed by volunteers from the law firm of Frantz Ward LLP.

Start: June 27, 2012 9:45 am
End: June 27, 2012 11:45 am
Location: Fatima Family Center
Phone: 216-391-0505
Address:
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6600 Lexington Avenue, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44103

July 5, 2012

July Foreclosure Brown Bag

The continued participation of Legal Aid’s Save the Dream volunteers is very important as Legal Aid assists homeowners facing foreclosure.

Each month, there is a Brown Bag Lunch hosted by Legal Aid’s Consumer Practice Group.  This informal setting offers substantive support to volunteers.

The monthly lunch session will be held on the first Thursday of the month.  Reservations for the lunch sessions are suggested, but not required.  Click here to RSVP.

If you are interested in attending the Brown Bag lunch but are unable to join us in person on the 1st floor of Legal Aid at 1223 West 6th Street in Cleveland’s Warehouse District, you may always participate by teleconference by dialing toll-free 1-888-296-6500 and entering Guest Code 513746.

For more information on Legal Aid’s foreclosure practice, click here.  For information on Legal Aid’s Volunteer Lawyers Program, click here.

Start: July 5, 2012 12:00 pm
End: July 5, 2012 1:00 pm
Location: Legal Aid's Cleveland Office
Phone: 216-687-1900
Address:
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1223 West Sixth Street, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44113

July 11, 2012

Legal Aid Board of Directors Meeting

Legal Aid’s Board of Directors meets quarterly.  The Board of Directors is responsible for defining the organization’s mission and for providing overall leadership and strategic direction to the organization.  Per regulations of the Legal Services Corporation, all board meetings are public.

Start: July 11, 2012 4:00 pm
End: July 11, 2012 6:00 pm
Location: The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Phone: 216-861-5506
Address:
1223 West Sixth Street, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44113

July 13, 2012

Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland

A first come, first served free advice clinic for low-income individuals with civil legal issues.  Please bring all relevant paperwork with you.

This clinic will be staffed by volunteers from Tucker Ellis.

Start: July 13, 2012 1:00 pm
End: July 13, 2012 3:00 pm
Location: Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland
Phone: 216-687-1900
Address:
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12201 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44106
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