OhioLegalServices.org - Ohio State Legal Services

Charles Lamb once said that lawyers were once children, and though it may seem true, there’re plenty of good reasons to think he was wrong. This site won’t help you decide on the topic, but it does add good karma points to the legal profession, as it is a state-run resource center designed to help low-income families in Ohio by providing easy-to-understand explanations about the law and local regulations in regards to basically all aspects of civil and criminal law. The site is very simple and effective in its design: users can search for a specific item using the search box, or browse the categories dealing with more general topics like health insurance, foreclosure and debt, domestic violence, immigration, etc. These categories share a common structure which will allow users to find quick and simple explanations to what acts and bills are regularly applied in court processes to deal with different cases, and what the standard procedures associated with certain trials and charges are. In this area of the site, users will also be able to find downloadable forms which they can use to apply for welfare, start a claim or request anything from court. But you’d expect that from any site, so here’s what’s new and great about this one: not only do they present everything in one place, but they also host audio tutorials that walk users through the usual parts of hearings and trials are, and prove everyday-language explanations of legal terms. Want more? The site lists non-legal resources and sites which can help in providing more information, support or immediate help. OhioLegalServices.org is a great tool to help people better understand the law and what they can do to get legal help, and will hopefully become a role model for other states.