Free Legal Aid Walk-in Clinic 09/26

Legal Aid announces a Free Legal Aid Walk-in Clinic on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the Bartholomew County Public Library, located at 536 Fifth Street in Columbus. The clinic will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. The free clinic is for low-income residents.

The Legal Aid Clinic and Pro Bono Program utilizes local volunteer attorneys, offering free legal consultations to low-income individuals for the provision of legal advice and assistance in furtherance of equal access to justice within our community who might not otherwise be able to afford the counsel of an attorney.

Individuals coming to the Legal Aid Clinic can expect to receive a 10-minute consultation to answer general and eviction questions, offer legal information, or to receive other limited pro se assistance or advice, in person, on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no need to register in advance.

3 to 4 p.m. General Advice Clinic -- Get free legal advice on civil legal matters, including adoptions, powers of attorney, protective orders and simple wills. ** NO criminal law questions. 

4 to 5 p.m. Eviction Clinic -- Free legal advice regarding an eviction, including legal defenses to an eviction, negotiating with a landlord, and sealing of eviction records. 

Those who cannot attend can find additional clinics and other ways to get free legal help by visiting Legal Aid HERE.