The Toledo Bar Association Pro Bono Legal Services Program provides volunteer attorneys for low income individuals in a variety of legal issues. If you cannot afford an attorney and are low income, call 419-418-5323 to see if you qualify for free legal help.
Types of cases handled include divorces; bankruptcies; minor probate matters; tort defenses; guardianships; and real estate matters.
Please note: the Pro Bono Program does not handle criminal cases.
The Pro Bono Program offers several clinics:
Juvenile Court Clinic—
First and third Thursdays of each month, 11:00 a.m., Juvenile Justice Center
Volunteers assist pro se litigants with proper preparation of complaints and motions for Juvenile Court matters.
Divorce Clinic—
Every other Friday
Clients without real estate or minor children of the marriage can attend a do-it-yourself divorce workshop.
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Divorce Clinic for clients with children of the marriage—
One Friday per month
Clients with minor children of the marriage can attend a do-it-yourself divorce workshop.
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Expungement Clinic—
Second Tuesday of each month
The Second Chance Tuesday Program assists low income clients in requesting an expungement or sealing of a criminal record.
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For more information about Pro Bono Legal Services eligibility guidelines or for questions, please contact the Toledo Bar Association Pro Bono Program at 419-418-5323, or download the Pro Bono brochure.