A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDATION

We are not a nation of laws if those laws are applied discriminately. We must have equality; actual, real and true equality – in education, in opportunity, and in the creation and application of our laws. There is insufficient room on this page to list all of the black and brown people who have been killed by racism over the last 400 years. We mourn the loss of George Floyd and we support those peacefully calling on all of us to do more and be better.

Statements from the Ohio & Regional Bar Associations and Legal Aid

Regarding the events over the past week, it’s hard to know what to say and yet hard to say anything else. It’s uncomfortable and that’s probably right where we need to be to come to some sort of shared understanding…

The mission of Ohio State Legal Services Association, including the Legal Aid Society of Columbus and Southeastern Ohio Legal Services, is to provide “legal aid and advocacy to combat unfairness …

Community Legal Aid stands in solidarity with our black and brown brothers and sisters, and with all who have experienced the oppression of inequity and injustice. Our organization was founded…

Legal Aid’s mission is to resolve serious legal problems of low-income people, to promote economic and family stability, and to reduce poverty through effective legal assistance. One important aspect…

The mission of Ohio State Legal Services Association, including the Legal Aid Society of Columbus and Southeastern Ohio Legal Services, is to provide “legal aid and advocacy to combat unfairness…

We stand in solidarity with the oppressed and ignored in our community. Since 1905, Legal Aid has fought for equity and justice. We recognize that we can achieve freedom from oppression only when…

While in the midst of a global health crisis, we find ourselves mourning the brutal killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and Sean Reed, who were murdered at the hands of police. These are…

We, the members of the Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati, are pained by and struggle with the continued killing of Black men and women at the hands of police officers and non-officers without appropriate consequences…

We at the Ohio Women’s Bar Association and Ohio Women’s Bar Foundation are deeply disturbed by the most recent examples of racism, bigotry and disregard for basic civil and human rights that have tragically displayed…

We are regularly updating our resources with the latest COVID-19 information and how it relates to you. Check out the links below for information on banks, pro bono opportunities, and access to justice in Ohio.

Bank on Justice

“Bank on justice” by choosing a Prime Partner financial institution for your interest on lawyer trust accounts (IOLTA) and interest on trust accounts (IOTA).

Pro Bono

Looking for a way to help the community with your time and your talents? Check out our COVID-19 Pro Bono Opportunities Guide.

Access to Justice in Ohio

Learn about Ohio legal aids’ funding sources, the types of cases they handle, and other general information including location and counties served.