Get Help with Evictions
In Hamilton County, OhioFind Legal Help
Get legal information or speak with a free lawyer at the court’s Help Center
Visit or call the Help Center at 513-946-5650 to get legal information or to make a free 40 minute appointment with a lawyer. They cannot represent you in court. For more information, visit room 113 of the Hamilton County Courthouse or visit https://www.cincyhelpcenter.org
Find a Lawyer to Represent You in Court
Call Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati at 513-241-9400, or go to https://www.lascinti.org/. You may qualify for a free lawyer. If eligible, Legal Aid could represent you in court.
Hire a private lawyer
Visit https://cincybar.org or call 513-381-8359 for a referral. You can ask them about the Modest Means Program. This may let you get a private lawyer for a more affordable price.
Find financial and housing help
Seek help paying rent
Visit 513Relief to view the current availability of assistance in Hamilton County: https://513relief.org/housing-utility-relief/
You can also call United Way of Greater Cincinnati's 211 help line. Dial 211 or 513-721-7900 to speak to a trained professional who can connect you to essential community services, a gateway to help. You can also visit https://www.211uwgc.org/ to search the online 211 database.
Find temporary housing
For a list of local shelters and emergency housing in Cincinnati and Hamilton County, call the Central Access Point Line at 513-381-SAFE (7233).
Get accommodation at your court hearing
Request a translator or disability accommodation at your court hearing.
Call the Hamilton County Municipal Court at 513-946-5200 to make your request.
Contacts for Health & Building Inspectors
Reach out for help if you are concerned with the living conditions in your rental home in Cincinnati or Hamilton County.
Phone: 513-352-2908
Address: “Healthy Homes Division” 1525 Elm Street, Cincinnati OH, 45202
Cincinnati Property Maintenance Code Enforcement
Phone: 513-352-3275
Address: 805 Central Ave Suite 500, Cincinnati OH, 45202
Need Help outside of Hamilton County?
If you are not in Hamilton County or the Cincinnati area, you can find legal and financial help for your location here at the non-profit Legal FAQ. Enter your state, and you can find your local legal aid groups, rental assistance, and other services to help you out.