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WHAT DOES THE LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE DO?
The Akron Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service is a non-profit public service. Contact with our service puts you in touch with a pre-screened lawyer with whom you may schedule a 1/2 hour appointment for a prepaid $30.00 fee (instead of the lawyer's normal hourly fee). This fee is waived for personal bankruptcy, SSI, workers compensation and personal injury. Fees for additional services beyond the consultation are arranged between you and the lawyer. Often the consultation is all that is needed.
Click here for tips and ideas on how to make the most of your consultation.
WHAT IF I CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY?The Lawyer Referral Service does not make arrangements for reduced fees or free legal services. These types of cases are handled by the following organizations in Northeast Ohio:
Community Legal Aid Services, Inc.
1-800-998-9454
http://www.communitylegalaid.org
Serving Columbiana, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Wayne Counties.
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
216-687-1900
http://www.lasclev.org
Serving Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geuaga, Lake and Lorain Counties.
WHAT IF I JUST HAVE A QUICK QUESTION AND DON'T WANT A CONSULTATION?The Ask An Attorney Program is offered the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Call the Akron Bar Association at 330-253-5007 to speak to the attorney on duty that morning. He or she will answer your question or advise you if you need to have a thirty minute consultation for your legal problem. Ask An Attorney is also offered on Friday mornings at 8:20 a.m. on WAKR Radio (1590 AM) during the Ray Horner Morning Show. If you hear this segment on 1590 WAKR and wish to call in to speak with the volunteer lawyer, call (330) 370-1590.
You may also click here for additional online resources on various legal topics.
WHAT IF I NEED A LAWYER SOMEWHERE ELSE?
Click here to be directed to a list of other Bar Associations across the country that can refer you to an appropriate attorney in their geographic location.
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT TYPE OF ATTORNEY I NEED?The Lawyer Referral Service can help you to determine what type of attorney you need. Simply fill out the information below or call (330) 253-5038 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
You may also click here for a complete description of the Areas of Law.
Please fill out the following to the best of your ability so that we may match you with an appropriate attorney. The information you provide will be shared with the attorney, and no one else. All information is kept in confidence. You may also call 330-253-5038 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to speak with a representative who can refer you to a suitable attorney.
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