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Legal Aid may be able to help low-income entrepreneurs
by Tonya Sams (Plain Press December 2025) Starting a new business can be extremely challenging, especially when there seem to be large barriers to overcome. The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland may be able to help with its Legal Center for Entrepreneurs with Low-Income. Established in 2019, The Center creates avenues out of poverty…
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Legal Aid may be able to assist survivors of domestic violence
by Tonya Sams (Plain Press November 2025) Even though financial, emotional, and mental abuse can be considered domestic violence, when interacting with the legal system it is important to understand what the legal definition is, especially if you are seeking a protection order. “The law defines domestic violence as causing physical harm to…
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Legal Aid can help students get access to education
by Tonya Sams (Plain Press October 2025) With students back in class, parents should be aware that if their children are experiencing problems in school, Legal Aid may be able to provide free legal assistance for those who qualify. This includes helping students access their education. “Access to education includes school enrollment…
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Legal Aid can help with Medicaid, SNAP issues
by Tonya Sams (Plain Press September 2025) Trying to get access to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can be a complex process to navigate but The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland may be able to offer some assistance. “Individuals applying for Medicaid and SNAP must apply through their county’s…
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Right to Counsel continues to help people facing eviction
by Tonya Sams (Plain Press August 2025) For many years, Cleveland tenants who were facing eviction were not guaranteed an attorney. That changed when the City of Cleveland passed a Right to Counsel (RTC) ordinance, which became effective July 1, 2020. Cleveland became the first city in the Midwest and only fourth in the…
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Legal Aid: Buyers beware when purchasing a used vehicle
by Tonya Sams (Plain Press July 2025) Buying a car is a big purchase and consumers should be extremely mindful when it comes to buying a used car. The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland has some advice on what consumers should think about before heading to the nearest used car dealership. The first…
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New law ends driver’s license suspensions for unpaid court fines or fees
by Tonya Sams (Plain Press June 2025) For years, thousands of Ohioans who were unable to pay back court-imposed fines or fees were penalized by having their driver’s license suspended. With the signing of House Bill 29 (HB 29) in January (effective April 9), people that were impacted by debt-related driver’s license suspensions may…
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Legal Aid: Having a reentry plan can help released individuals after incarceration
by Tonya Sams After time served in prison, an individual who has been incarcerated hopes to get a fresh start, but many challenges may cause this new chapter to be a difficult one. Hurdles such as limited access to employment opportunities, housing, and other necessities can make it extremely hard for someone to get…
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Legal Aid: Beware of possible scams when filing tax returns
by Tonya Sams (Plain Press April 2025) Have you received strange text messages from someone claiming to be the IRS? Or seen ads for tax preparers making promises that are too good to be true? Beware! Tax season is here, but so is tax scam season. The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland has a…
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Legal Aid may be able to help students struggling with schoolwork, suspensions
by Tonya Sams (Plain Press February 2025) Being a parent is not an easy job, but it becomes more complicated when a child is having problems in school. If a child is struggling with schoolwork, continuous suspensions or other issues, they may need additional support. Requesting an evaluation for an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)…
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