Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Portage County, Ohio

Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in Portage County: legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.

Free legal aid in Portage County

• Community Legal Aid Services — Serves eight northeast Ohio counties including Portage; Ravenna outreach location at 250 S. Chestnut St., Ravenna, OH 44266; phone 330-535-4191 or toll-free 1-866-584-2350.

Legal aid groups usually help people below an income limit and may prioritize eviction cases. Call as soon as you get court papers or a notice.

Hiring a landlord-tenant lawyer

If you don't qualify for free help, a lawyer referral service can connect you with a local landlord-tenant attorney, often for a low-cost first consultation:

• Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Lawyer Referral & Information Service (Cleveland area)
  The referral and the initial phone consultation with the attorney are free.

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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.