Rap Sheet Day
Friday, June 12
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
3510 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL
Join us for Rap Sheet Day, held in collaboration with CGLA—your first step toward clearing your record. This FREE EVENT requires registration by June 5. CGLA staff will be on site to help participants obtain and review their rap sheets.
Round‑trip van transport to 35th & Michigan is available for those who pre‑register, with pickup at the Roseland Freedom Defense Center.
To register, click here.
Attorney Office Hours
Wednesday, June 17*
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Have a question about a civil legal issue? Attorneys from The Village and Legal Community Project will be available to provide brief advice and counsel, limited representation, and full representation on the following civil legal issues: child support, sealing and expungement, Power of Attorney, parenting time, debt collection, landlord and tenant rights, and driver's license reinstatement. Walk-ins are welcome!
*This is a recurring event, held the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Family Defense Office Hours
Thursday, June 26*
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Freedom Defense Center of Austin
5500 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL
Need help navigating interactions with DCFS? Join our community office hours to learn about your parental rights and steps to reunify families. Connect with a Public Defender in a safe and welcoming space. Walk-ins are welcome; advanced registration is not required. To register, click here.
To join the Zoom, click here. (Zoom meeting ID: 898 1449 6627, Passcode: 590501)
*This is a recurring event, held the last Thursday of every month.
Expungement Summit
Saturday, June 27
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Morning Session)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Afternoon Session)
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL
Join us at the Freedom Defense Center of Roseland for an Expungement Information & Assistance Summit. Two sessions are offered at 10 AM–12 PM and 1–3 PM.
Each session includes a presentation from CGLA on the expungement process, followed by on‑site individual consultation to begin the process for eligible participants. Pre‑registrants are encouraged to bring their rap sheets.
Community vendors and partners will also be present.
To register, click here.
Attorney Office Hours
Wednesday, July 1*
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Have a question about a civil legal issue? Attorneys from The Village and Legal Community Project will be available to provide brief advice and counsel, limited representation, and full representation on the following civil legal issues: child support, sealing and expungement, Power of Attorney, parenting time, debt collection, landlord and tenant rights, and driver's license reinstatement. Walk-ins are welcome!
*This is a recurring event, held the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Family Defense Office Hours
Tuesday, July 7*
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL
Need help navigating interactions with DCFS? Join our community office hours to learn about your parental rights and steps to reunify families. Connect with a Public Defender in a safe and welcoming space. Walk-ins are welcome; advanced registration is not required. To register, click here.
To join the Zoom, click here. (Zoom meeting ID: 836 7816 0057, Passcode: 285786)
*This is a recurring event, held the first Tuesday of every month.