The Legal Aid Society of Columbus (LASC) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization created by the Columbus Bar Association in 1953. Our mission is to provide civil legal aid and advocacy to overcome unfairness and injustice to reduce poverty and increase opportunity. Civil legal aid helps keep our justice system fair for all people regardless of how much money they have.

LASC provides access to legal help so people can protect their livelihoods, their health, their homes and their families. LASC provides legal assistance for people who cannot afford an attorney through representation and easy-to-understand information about your legal rights. This includes information about how to get into court, what to do when in court or what to do when dealing with government agencies. LASC also offers free, easy-to-complete legal forms.

LASC also assists community partners and local organizations working to improve the lives of low-income people and families in Central Ohio.