Pro Bono Work in Columbus
Columbus Bar Association members volunteer to provide some legal services for free.
Free Legal Clinics
NOTICE: These clinics have been cancelled through April 10. Click here to view the Legal Aid Society of Columbus resource page on COVID-19. You may also contact the Legal Aid Society of Columbus at (614) 241-2001 to determine if they may be able to assist with your legal issue.
Local attorneys are available fifteen times per month to answer your legal questions. Clinics are free to income-eligible individuals. Attorneys will be providing advice and referral only for civil legal questions. Clinics marked with a star (*) are sponsored by the Legal Aid Society of Columbus (LASC). See below for additional information regarding Legal Aid.
Click here to download the full advice clinic calendar (PDF).
The Vineyard
6000 Cooper Rd., Westerville
5:00-7:30pm, 1st Monday of the month
No September clinic
Jewish Family Services*
1070 College Ave., East Columbus
6:00-7:30pm, 1st Monday of the month
No September clinic
Xenos Free Legal Clinic
421 Lancaster Ave., Reynoldsburg
6:00-8:00pm, 2nd Monday of the month
New Salem Missionary Baptist Church*
2956 Cleveland Ave., North Columbus
5:30-7:30pm, 4th Monday of the month
No May or December clinics
Westerville Public Library*
126 S. State St., Westerville 43081
5:30-7:00pm, 1st Tuesday of the month
No January or November clinics
First Church of God*
3480 Refugee Rd., Southeast Columbus
5:30-7:00pm, 2nd Tuesday of the month
No January, July or August clinics
UALC, The Church at Mill Run*
3500 Mill Run Dr., Hilliard
5:30-7:00pm, 3rd Tuesday of the month
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Franklin County Municipal Court Self Help Center*
375 S. High St., 6th Floor, Downtown
12:00-1:30pm, Last Tuesday of the month
No December clinic
Bhutanese Nepali Community of Columbus*
4646 Tamarack Blvd., Northeast Columbus
5:30-7:00pm, 1st Wednesday of the month
No January clinic
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church*
428 E. Main St., Near Downtown Columbus
5:30-7:00pm, 4th Wednesday of the month
No November or December clinics
Broad Street United Methodist Church*
501 E. Broad St., Downtown Columbus
5:30-7:30pm, 1st Thursday of the month
Greater Hilltop at Crossroads UMC*
1100 South Hague Ave., West Columbus
5:30-7:00pm, 2nd Thursday of the month
Broad Street Presbyterian Church*
760 E. Broad St., Near East Columbus
5:30-7:00pm, 3rd Thursday of the month
No December clinic
First English Lutheran Church*
1015 E. Main St., East Columbus
5:30-7:00pm, 4th Thursday of the month
No October, November or December clinics
Grove City United Methodist*
2684 Columbus St., Grove City
3:00-5:00pm, 2nd Saturday of the month
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*You will answer questions about income (total gross income below 200% Federal Poverty Level--$4,184 monthly for household of 4), assets ($25,284 limit) and should bring proof of your immigration status (green card or I-94 if non-citizen). If you need legal help other than advice, call LASC at (614) 224-8374.
Request Legal Assistance
Please fill out the form below to request a lawyer referral. Briefly describe your legal problem. Please DO NOT include any confidential information in this form.