Legal Help Center

Free, confidential legal assistance for self-represented Fairfield County residents — in partnership with Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio.

The Fairfield County Clerk of Courts office, in partnership with Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio, has opened a Legal Help Center. Our mission is to provide compassionate, confidential, and free legal assistance to individuals and families in need.

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Location & Hours

Location

Fairfield County Hall of Justice
224 E. Main Street, Lancaster, OH 43130

Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9:00 a.m.–Noon & 12:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Appointments

Appointments encouraged, walk-ins welcome. For an appointment, please call 740-652-7070.

Call 740-652-7070
How the Legal Help Center can assist you
  • Give limited legal advice
  • Help complete and review legal paperwork
  • Help prepare for Court
  • Notary Services
  • Family Law: Divorce, Dissolution, Child Support, Custody
  • Garnishments
  • Expungement and Sealing of Records
  • Foreclosures
  • Protection Orders
  • Other civil legal issues

In partnership with Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio

Additional free legal resources and self-help tools are available online through Ohio Legal Help.

Visit Ohio Legal Help (external link; opens in a new tab)