LGBTQ+ legal help in Ohio

Here’s who helps LGBTQ+ people with legal problems in Ohio.

Last checked October 2026

We found just 2 local groups in Ohio. The national teams below help anyone, anywhere.

Equality Ohio Legal Clinic
Free legal help on family, civil rights, money and benefit problems for LGBTQ+ people.
Ohio · income must be within 300% of the federal poverty level · intake form or phone
Any problemFamilySafety
Call855-542-8529 Website
TransOhio Ohio Name Change Legal Clinic
Free online meetings with a volunteer lawyer about changing your name and gender marker.
Ohio · monthly, sign up at least 48 hours ahead · filing-fee grants available
ID change
Visit
Lambda Legal Help DeskNational
Free legal information on LGBTQ+ and HIV discrimination.
Anyone in the U.S. · not for emergencies
WorkHousingFamilyID changeImmigrationAny problem
Visit
Transgender Law Center HelpdeskNational
Free legal information for trans people, including ID changes.
Anyone in the U.S.
ID changeWorkHousingImmigration
Call510-587-9696 Website
NCLR Legal HelplineNational
Free legal information on LGBTQ+ family, custody and immigration issues.
Anyone in the U.S.
FamilyImmigrationAny problem
Call800-528-6257 Website

Curious how Ohio’s laws treat LGBTQ+ people? See its profile on MAP (Movement Advancement Project)

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