Legal services – Toledo Lucas County Public Library

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FREE LEGAL HELP

Get help with civil legal matters including debtor/creditor issues, foreclosures, bankruptcy advice, eviction, family law issues, and more.

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Services are subject to change.

Advance Care Planning with Hospice of Northwest Ohio

Learn how to complete a living will and designate a healthcare power of attorney. No appointment needed, all services are first come, first-served. For any questions related to advance care planning, advance directives, or advocating for yourself should you become seriously ill or injured please email schambers@hnwo.org or call 419.931.5423.

Advance Care Planning with Hospice of Northwest Ohio

Living Wills and Healthcare Power of Attorney

(W) May 28 | 6 — 7 p.m. | Sylvania

Learn how to complete a living will, designate a healthcare power of attorney, and set up a one-on-one appointment with a certified facilitator to complete these forms – for free!

K-12 Education Legal Assistance Sessions

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE) attorneys and staff will present information designed for parents and caregivers who have questions and concerns about their K-12 students’ public education. During the sessions, we will cover important topics, including special education, disciplinary actions, and English language services that will help you advocate for your student’s education and success in the classroom. An education attorney from ABLE will be available to provide resources, answer questions, and discuss your concerns.

No appointment needed, all services are first come, first-served. For more information on these sessions or ABLE’s services, please call 419.318.7093.

K-12 Education Legal Assistance Sessions

Presented by Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE)

(Tu) May 13 | 6 — 8 p.m. | Point Place

K-12 Education Legal Assistance Sessions

Presented by Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE)

(Th) May 15 | 10 a.m. — noon | Point Place

United Way 2-1-1

Community Resource Advisors are trained to listen, ask questions, assess needs, and connect callers to community resources from 2-1-1’s large database of national, state, and local resources. No appointment needed, all services are first come, first-served. Connect with Community Resource Advisors 24/7 by dialing 2-1-1 (or 800.650.HELP), by texting your zip code to 898-211, or by visiting the 2-1-1 to You table at Main Library.