LAWO

05/25/2026

LAWO offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

05/12/2026

04/24/2026

🚨 URGENT: Our community’s right to legal defense is under a massive threat. The City of Toledo has proposed a staggering 73% budget cut to the Right to Counsel project, a move that would strip $183,000 from a program that has been a lifeline for the last four years. We're fighting to bridge this gap so this program can survive. As a nonprofit, LAWO provides free legal services, covering everything from eviction defense and utility shut-offs to family law. Follow us, share this reel, and let's work together to keep Right to Counsel alive.

04/22/2026

Join LAWO and the SAFE Collaboration for a Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 13! We will be at 3737 W Sylvania Ave in Toledo from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
See you there!

01/29/2026

Legal Aid of Western Ohio (LAWO) is searching for a permanent Executive Director to lead our mission-driven civil legal aid work across northwest and west central Ohio.

We are seeking an experienced, collaborative leader committed to equity and justice who can strengthen community partnerships, advance impact advocacy, and support long-term sustainability. LAWO works in close partnership with Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE) to serve low-income individuals and families across our region.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly through Kittleman & Associates: https://bit.ly/4k7apra

01/26/2026

Last year, Toledo saw nearly 6,000 eviction cases. Through Right to Counsel (RTC), LAWO was able to help 252 tenants facing eviction, including survivors of domestic violence, families with children, and people at risk of losing housing through no fault of their own. Having an attorney can mean the difference between staying housed and losing a home.

As the City of Toledo's budget is finalized, there is still time to protect this program and the stability it provides to our community. Eviction doesn’t just impact one person. It affects families, schools, jobs, and neighborhoods.

Thank you to 13ABC for shining a light on the real consequences of losing access to legal representation in housing court by interviewing our RTC advocates and recent client.

https://www.13abc.com/2026/01/19/program-that-provides-lawyers-during-evictions-could-see-funding-cut/

01/19/2026

All LAWO offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We pause to honor Dr. King’s legacy and recommit ourselves to advancing civil rights, equity, and justice in our communities.

01/13/2026

01/12/2026

01/08/2026

Interested in learning more about the NEW Van Wert County transportation services? Please join us tomorrow for a "practice" day to experience how microtransit and demand response services will work. It's free and open to the public. A second session will be held next week on Jan. 15, as well. Questions? Call RTA at 419-222-2782.