Legal services – Toledo Lucas County Public Library

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Advance Care Planning with Hospice of Northwest Ohio

Learn how to complete a living will and designate a healthcare power of attorney. For any questions related to advance care planning, advance directives, or advocating for yourself should you become seriously ill or injured please email communityoutreach@hospicenwo.org or call 419.931.5200.

Advance Care Planning with Hospice of Northwest Ohio

Living Wills and Healthcare Power of Attorney

(Th) May 14 | 5:30 — 6:30 p.m. | Sanger

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!

Advance Care Planning with Hospice of Northwest Ohio

Living Wills and Healthcare Power of Attorney

(F) July 10 | 9:30 — 10:30 a.m. | Waterville

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!

Advance Care Planning with Hospice of Northwest Ohio

Living Wills and Healthcare Power of Attorney

(F) September 18 | 9:30 — 10:30 a.m. | West Toledo

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!

Advance Care Planning with Hospice of Northwest Ohio

Living Wills and Healthcare Power of Attorney

(F) November 13 | 9:30 — 10:30 a.m. | Maumee

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!

Free Legal Clinics with Toledo Bar Association

Driver’s License Reinstatement Clinic REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Presented by Toledo Bar Association Pro Bono Program

(Th) April 30 | 1 — 4 p.m. | Main Library

Get answers to your questions about driver’s license reinstatement in Ohio and connect with local agencies that can guide you through the process.

Divorce/Dissolution with Minor Children Legal Clinic

Presented by Toledo Bar Association Pro Bono Program

(W) May 20 | 5:30 — 8 p.m. | Reynolds Corners

This information clinic provides a general overview of the dissolution and divorce process when minor children are involved. Attendees will learn what to consider before filing in Lucas County.

Divorce/Dissolution with Minor Children Legal Clinic

Presented by Toledo Bar Association Pro Bono Program

(Sa) June 27 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Sanger

This information clinic provides a general overview of the dissolution and divorce process when minor children are involved. Attendees will learn what to consider before filing in Lucas County.

Free Legal Clinic | Consumer Law

Brought to you by The Ohio Justice Bus

(Th) July 30 | noon — 3 p.m. | Main Library

Talk to an attorney for free and privately about civil legal matters related to consumer law, such as debt, bankruptcy, and more. Walk-ups welcome.

Divorce/Dissolution with Minor Children Legal Clinic

Presented by Toledo Bar Association Pro Bono Program

(F) August 7 | 10 — 11:30 a.m. | South

This information clinic provides a general overview of the dissolution and divorce process when minor children are involved. Attendees will learn what to consider before filing in Lucas County.

Divorce/Dissolution with Minor Children Legal Clinic

Presented by Toledo Bar Association Pro Bono Program

(Th) September 10 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Main Library

This information clinic provides a general overview of the dissolution and divorce process when minor children are involved. Attendees will learn what to consider before filing in Lucas County.

Divorce/Dissolution with Minor Children Legal Clinic

Presented by Toledo Bar Association Pro Bono Program

(Sa) October 10 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Heatherdowns

This information clinic provides a general overview of the dissolution and divorce process when minor children are involved. Attendees will learn what to consider before filing in Lucas County.

Free Legal Clinic | Consumer Law

Brought to you by The Ohio Justice Bus

(Tu) October 13 | noon — 3 p.m. | Sanger

Talk to an attorney for free and privately about civil legal matters related to consumer law, such as debt, bankruptcy, and more. Walk-ups welcome.

Divorce/Dissolution with Minor Children Legal Clinic

Presented by Toledo Bar Association Pro Bono Program

(F) November 6 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | Point Place

This information clinic provides a general overview of the dissolution and divorce process when minor children are involved. Attendees will learn what to consider before filing in Lucas County.

Divorce/Dissolution with Minor Children Legal Clinic

Presented by Toledo Bar Association Pro Bono Program

(W) December 9 | 2 — 3:30 p.m. | West Toledo

This information clinic provides a general overview of the dissolution and divorce process when minor children are involved. Attendees will learn what to consider before filing in Lucas County.

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.