Funding
The Foundation funds Ohio’s legal aid organizations and access to justice initiatives like Ohio Legal Help and the Ohio Justice Bus to transform the lives of Ohioans working to make ends meet.
Our Mission
To ensure that Ohioans who are low-income or who lack access can fully and fairly participate in civil systems that produce just outcomes. To achieve this we:
- promote access to justice
- fund civil legal aid
- expand legal capacity
- foster innovation
- collaborate with partners to achieve systemic change
Pro Bono Ohio: Connecting Volunteer Lawyers with Pro Bono Opportunities
Pro Bono Ohio is an online platform from the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation that helps connect volunteer lawyers with pro bono opportunities around the state.
RECENT NEWS
LASCO Attorney Susan Donofrio Honored with 2026 Denis J. Murphy Award
Susan Donofrio, the 2026 Denis J. Murphy Award recipient for outstanding leadership and advocacy at Ohio’s legal aids, didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming a lawyer. Initially on the path [...]
There’s Still Time: Nominate a Rising Star Today
The Ohio Access to Justice Foundation’s Rising Star Award honors an attorney in civil legal services whose career reflects exceptional growth. Intended for an attorney with seven years or less [...]
Ohio Justice Bus Director Sophia Chang Honored with NAPABA Award
Sophia Chang, director of the Ohio Justice Bus, has been recognized by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) with its 2026 Public Sector Leadership Award. The Award honors [...]
Brent Thompson Brings Broad Leadership Experience to LAWO
Legal Aid of Western Ohio’s (LAWO) new Executive Director Brent Thompson arrived at the nonprofit this summer with experience leading a rural legal aid program in South Dakota and an [...]
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