Columbus Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

The Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association is a private non-profit membership organization which was founded in 1937, for the benefit of the 88 elected county prosecutors. The founding attorneys developed the original mission statement, which is still adhered to, and reads: To increase the efficiency of its members in the pursuit of their profession ; to broaden their interest in government ; to provide cooperation and concerted action on policies which affect the office of Prosecuting Attorney, and to aid in the furtherance of justice. Further, the association promotes the study of law, the diffusion of knowledge, and the continuing education of its members.

The Ohio Legal Rights Service (LRS) is an independent agency of the State of Ohio. It protects and advocates the rights of people with disabilities and as the Client Assistance Program under the Rehabilitation Act. The agency mainly provides legal advocacy and rights protection to a range of people with disabilities. It assists individuals with problems, such as abuse, neglect, discrimination, access to assistive technology, special education, housing, employment, community integration, voting and rights protection issues with the juvenile and criminal justice systems.