Ohio Statewide Foreclosure Training For Pro Bono Attorneys Continues

In Ohio, the Circleville Herald reports:

• In recognition of Law Day, state officials have announced new foreclosure legal training dates and are reminding attorneys of the opportunity to serve pro bono to assist homeowners facing foreclosure as part of Ohio's Save the Dream foreclosure prevention effort, which in the past month has gained recognition as a national leader in addressing the problem. [...] Beginning May 9 through the end of June, 17 free training sessions will be held around the state covering the basics of foreclosure. Attorneys can receive 5 1/2 hours of CLE credit for completing the sessions.

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• An April 16 report by The Pew Charitable Trusts [or go here for Pew Press Release] ranked Ohio's foreclosure response as one of the three best in the country. U.S. News & World Report, in an April 21 story, labeled Ohio's foreclosure prevention program as one of the country's most "ambitious." The state also receives daily inquiries from other states interested in following the Ohio model, which is unique in its approach of consolidating all foreclosure prevention resources into one unified, statewide program.

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• [Ohio] Homeowners facing foreclosure can call the Save the Dream hotline (888-404-4674) to see if they meet the income and other eligibility requirements to be connected with a pro bono or legal aid attorney. Qualified homeowners will be connected with a local legal aid program to be matched with an attorney. Basic income eligibility is 250 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, which is about $53,000 annual income for a family of four.

For more, see Ohio treasurer visits Rotary (Cordray pitches plan to help homeowners).