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Famous Trials
Detailed information on many famous trials in world history (e.g., Jesus, Galileo, Scopes "Monkey" Trial, Chicago Seven, O.J. Simpson). The information provided includes chronology of the case, biographies on the key figures involved, relevant images, background of the case, summaries of evidence, trial transcripts, etc.
http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/ftrials.htm

FindLaw
This is a huge site that covers many subjects. The home page breaks the subjects down into user groups (business resources, public and consumer resources, and topics for students and legal professionals, including corporate counsel and services for lawyers).
http://www.findlaw.com

FindLaw--Ohio Laws
A directory to Ohio laws and judicial opinions. Includes the Ohio constitution, the Ohio Revised Code, Session Laws, bills currently under consideration, U.S. Court of Appeals (6th district) opinions, Ohio Supreme Court opinions, Ohio District Courts of Appeal opinions, Ohio Attorney General opinions, some municipal ordinances (Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo, Logan).
http://www.findlaw.com/11stategov/oh/laws.html

First Amendment Center
Run by the First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt University--Nashville and in Arlington, VA, this site provides comprehensive information on the issues and topics pertaining to the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.
http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org

Law You Can Use
A weekly consumer legal information column provided by the Ohio State Bar Association which consists of articles on legal questions authored by attorneys who volunteer their time. These articles are written in Q&A format for the average consumer.
https://www.ohiobar.org/ForPublic/Resources/LawYouCanUse/Pages/LawYouCanUse.aspx

Legal Information Institute
A not-for-profit group that believes everyone should be able to read and understand the laws that govern them, without cost.
http://www.law.cornell.edu

NOLO Law
High-quality books, software, legal forms, and online lawyer directory have helped millions of people find answers to their everyday legal and business questions.
http://www.nolo.com/index.html

Ohio Bar Association
Provides information about all aspects of the law for members of the public including handbooks, pamphlets, newspaper columns, programs and information about attorneys.
https://www.ohiobar.org/Pages/Home.aspx

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
Supplies information on the inmates of Ohio prisons. Also includes: an Offender Search; Careers in Corrections; County Snapshots; Sex Offender Program Certification; Employee & Family Support; Victim Services; and Volunteering in Prisons.
http://www.drc.ohio.gov/

Ohio Domestic Violence Resource Center
Provides information on domestic violence and stalking, including information on the law and community resources available to help you stay safe, and complete the court papers necessary to get legal protection.
http://www.ohiolegalservices.org/public/domestic-violence/ohio_domestic_violence_resource_center/

Ohio: County Law Library Directory
A comprehensive listing of Ohio's county law libraries.
http://www.clelaw.lib.oh.us/public/misc/colawlib.html

OSLSA--Ohio State Legal Services Association State Support Center
A nonprofit, publicly funded, legal services program with nine direct-service offices that provide civil representation to low-income Ohioans in 30 Ohio counties.
http://www.ohiolegalservices.org/



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