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Legal Assistance

Community Resources

City of Dayton Ohio.Gov Social Services – list resources for meal sites, crisis counseling, Emergency Shelter, other housing, homeless outreach, employment services, basic needs, healthcare, financial assistance, and legal assistance.

 

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) - is a non-profit regional law firm that provides high-quality legal assistance in civil matters to help low-income individuals and groups in Ohio achieve self-reliance, and equal justice and economic opportunity.  

Legal Aid of Western Ohio/Advocates for Basic Legal Equality – Resource for civil legal issues - “Legal Aid Line.

Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project - the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project provides volunteer attorneys for one-on-one representation. To apply for any type of aid with our organization simply contact Legal Aid of Western Ohio at 1-888-534-1432.  They do all intake and screening for the VLP.  If you find it more convenient you can access a guided on-line pre-intake interview at www.LegalAidLine.org

Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office – The Montgomery County Law Office of the Public Defender provides legal representation to citizens accused of criminal conduct.

  • Located at 117 South Main Street, 4th Floor, Reibold Building, Dayton, OH
  • For more information call 937-225-4652

Miami Valley Fair Housing Center – assists individuals navigate fair housing related issues.

  • Located at 505 Riverside Drive, Dayton, OH  45405
  • For more information call 937-223-6035

Ohio Justice & Policy Center – provides free legal assistance to people looking to overcome barriers created by a criminal record and to people who are incarcerated and face denials of basic human rights.

Dayton Bar Association Attorney Referral Service – referrals to attorneys based on the person’s need both situationally and financially.

Findhelp.org  – searchable database by zip code for resources to help with food, clothing, misc goods, housing, health, financial and other free or reduced cost programs.

Resources - Outside of Montgomery County

Warren County Community Resource Guidereferral for clothing, counseling services, disability services, employment, Family Supports, food pantries, homeless/housing, transportation, utility/emergency assistance.