Who We Are

WHO WE ARE


Southeastern Ohio Legal Services®

Southeastern Ohio Legal Services (SEOLS) is civil legal aid. Civil legal aid helps keep our justice system fair for all regardless of how much money you have.


SEOLS provides access to legal help so people can protect their livelihoods, their health, their homes and their families. SEOLS provides legal assistance for people who cannot afford an attorney through representation and easy-to-understand information about your legal rights. This includes information about how to get into court, what to do when in court or what to do when dealing with government agencies. SEOLS also provides easy-to-complete legal forms.


We provide help with health benefit issues, school problems, housing issues, employment problems, utility questions, family law problems, consumer problems, cash benefit issues and other issues. SEOLS also assists groups of low-income people and other community partners to improve the lives of low-income people and families.


Not sure if we can help you? Get more information on how to apply below or find your local office to find out how we can help you.


Helping to keep our justice system fair is what Southeastern Ohio Legal Services is about.

When should you contact us?

All of our offices are open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for special meetings, and holidays. Contact us (apply online, call or visit our office) as soon as the problem starts.


  • Contact us as soon as you get papers. Delays can sometimes cause you to lose your case. We sometimes are unable to help someone because the person contacted us too late.
  • Contact us if you are in doubt about your rights. Sometimes we can give you information that can prevent major problems later on.
  • Contact us if you are not sure whether you are eligible for our services. We will check this for you.
  • Contact us even if you have a legal problem that is not listed in this website. We may be able to give you advice or refer you to another lawyer, agency, or organization who might help if we are not able to do more.


Southeastern Ohio Legal Services does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment.

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