Free Legal Assistance. The CMBA is committed to connecting people who need legal help with attorneys, including those who cannot afford to hire an attorney.The online application takes about 10 minutes to complete. The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland represents eligible low-income individuals in court and in administrative hearings. For information on eligibility, call the Legal Aid Intake Line at 216-687-1900 or 1-888-817-3777, or visit their website listed below. A new online help center in Cuyahoga County will assist people with family law matters, such as divorce and child custody. You may qualify for free legal advice from our Pro Bono Bankruptcy Program if you have low income. For Cleveland Housing Court, ask the Court at your hearing you would like a lawyer assigned to you. Legal aids are nonprofit law firms that provide free legal help to low-income people. Elder law attorneys can help with a variety of legal issues, including wills, living wills, advance directives, guardianship, insurance, and more.