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Looking for Legal Help

The Ohio State Bar Association helps to connect the public with useful legal information and services.

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Find the Legal Help That's Right for You

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There are many attorneys in the state of Ohio and there is more than one way to find an attorney who is right for you right now. Your income, location and legal needs can all help narrow down your search. Through the OSBA's network and statewide partnerships, you have options when it comes to finding the lawyer who can help you. 

There Are Many Ways to Find Your Attorney

Legal Aid

Connect with a legal aid provider, serving clients with income limitations, and access information to better understand your legal options through Ohio Legal Help.

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LegalShield

Purchase a pre-paid legal services plan through LegalShield.

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Lawyer Referral Services

Find a lawyer referral service in your area.

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Attorney Directory

Search our membership database to find an OSBA attorney near you.

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BROWSE CONTENT BY AREAS OF LAW

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Find Answers to Your Law Questions

Research our articles written by our members to help answer any questions you have about the law.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

Chapter 7, Chapter 13, filing, foreclosure, credit reports, and more.

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Business

Starting a business, contracts, employment & labor, and more.

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Civil Rights

Discrimination, defamation, equality, and more.

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Consumer Protection

Debt collection, lemon laws, bank accounts, and more.

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Courts & Lawyers

Grand juries, answering complaints, types of courts, and more.

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Criminal Justice

DUI, traffic tickets, criminal records, drug possession, and more.

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Education

Title IX, charter schools, codes of conduct, truancy, and more.

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Employment & Labor

Employment contracts, wages and benefits, NDAs, wrongful termination, and more.

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Environment & Natural Resources

Waste, public agencies, farming, pesticides, and more.

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Estate Planning

Living wills, last wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and more.

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Family Relations

Divorce, child custody, prenuptials, and more.

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Government & Public Benefits

Public records, home rule, public health, privacy laws, and more.

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Healthcare

Health insurance, Medicare & Medicaid, healthcare powers of attorney, and more.

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Housing & Real Estate

Landlord/tenant law, property taxes, commercial real estate, and more.

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Immigration

Citizenship, naturalization, green cards, and more.

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Industry Specialties

Alcohol regulations, pet laws, firearms, and more.

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Personal Injury

Torts, workplace injury, negligence, accidents, and more.

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Taxes

Federal and state taxes, withholding, deductions, and more.

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Law Facts Pamphlets

Law Facts

Access our pamphlets on the most commonly encountered legal issues, watch video overviews and download printable pamphlets to distribute.

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