TOLEDO, Ohio — Expert legal advice can be prohibitively costly for many families and consumers. This is why the Toledo Lucas County Public Library system, Toledo bar Association and Ohio Justice Bus are partnering to seek new ways to alleviate the financial difficulty for low-income residents.
The Justice Bus is a mobile legal aid office that offers low-income residents legal advice at no cost. According to a press release, the service gives residents the opportunity to speak to an attorney privately about civil legal matters. The service is funded by the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation, American Electric Power Foundation and the Supreme Court of Ohio.
There are two clinics, each with a different legal focus:
- Tuesday, Aug. 15 | Domestic Relations and Family Law
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mott Branch Library
- Privately talk with a civil attorney about legal matters related to domestic and family law (protection orders, custody battles, divorce, etc.)
- Tuesday, Nov. 14 | Consumer Law
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at West Toledo Branch Library
- Privately talk with a civil attorney about legal matters related to consumer law (bankruptcy, debt, false advertising, etc.)
Walk-ups are welcome and encouraged at both events as services are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Don't forget to bring any documents that would be helpful to the attorneys.
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