Legal screening by phone in partnership with the Akron VA Community Resource and Referral Center (Summit)

Free and open to veterans

Overview

An advocate will call you during your scheduled appointment to provide information about our services and screen veterans to determine their eligibility for civil legal services. Note: speaking with an advocate does not guarantee full representation.

We may be able to assist with the following types of issues:

  • Evictions and Landlord/Tenant Issues
  • Foreclosure
  • Debt mitigation and/or bankruptcy
  • Health
  • Probate matters
  • Federal tax issues
  • Simple estate planning (wills, powers of attorney, living wills)
  • Record sealing or expungement
  • Civil Protection Orders - domestic violence and stalking
  • Family law matters
  • Special education needs
  • Access to public benefits

 

Registration

Pre-registration for a phone appointment is required. To schedule an appointment, call 330-761-7054 and select "4" at the prompt. 

Last updated on .

Table of Contents

    NEWS

    News & publications

    The news about recent activities for needed peoples.

    More News

    22 Mar 2023

    Court debt can trap low-income households in cycle of debt

    The court debt spiral

    John Petit, managing attorney and Josh Hinkel, staff attorney   This…

    Continue Reading

    15 Mar 2023

    Debt solutions

    Creditor lawsuits: Giving defendants a fair chance

    By Nancy Grim, Attorney-at-Law Volunteer and Former Board President at…

    Continue Reading