Free And Low-Cost Legal Assistance Resources

    Cook County Public Defender's Office
    (844) 817-4448
    24 hours a day / 7 days a week / 365 days a year

    For more information click here.

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Free legal representation to anyone who is arrested and detained by law enforcement in Chicago and elsewhere in Cook County.  Arrestees and/or their family and friends can make a toll-free call to 844-817-4448, and an attorney will be dispatched to the police station to assist the individual in asserting his or her rights.     

    To Request Legal Assistance

    • Call: 844 817-4448

    Eligibility Requirements

    • Arrestees or their family members should make initial call requesting representation.

    115 West Chicago Avenue
    Chicago, Illinois 60654
    (312) 640-2100 voice
    (312) 640-2102 TTY
    Intake: (312) 640-2106
    www.accessliving.org                             

    Hours

    Monday through Friday
    8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Disability Discrimination – Denied Access To:

    • Housing
    • Government services, programs, and activities, including access to public education
    • Businesses that are open to the public

    To Request Legal Assistance

    Call: (312) 640-2121
    Email: CivilRightsIntake@accessliving.org

    Eligibility Requirements

    Must be an individual with a disability

    Tips

    Access Living also provides housing services, home and community based services and youth programming

    Emergency Services
    Domestic Violence Courthouse
    555 W. Harrison St., Suite 1900
    Chicago, IL 60607
    (312) 325-9155

    Extended Services
    17 N. State St., Suite 1390
    Chicago, IL 60602
    (312) 971-5932
    www.ascendjustice.org  

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Family, Child Welfare, Immigration, Housing and Employment, Crime Victim Compensation Applications and Other Economic Justice Issues

    Additional Information – Child Welfare:

    Ascend Justice assists parents, caregivers, and professionals who work with children with legal services related to:

    • Ongoing DCFS investigations for child abuse or neglect, including safety plans and intact services
    • Administrative expungement appeals of DCFS indicated findings
    • Civil rights cases on a case-by-case basis.

    To Request Legal Assistance

    Call: (312) 971-5932

    Online Forms

    Email completed forms to intake@ascendjustice.org

    Tips

    • Extended Services are by appointment only
    • Individuals can receive same-day service for Orders of Protection
    • Walk-in, no appointment necessary.
      • 8:30 a.m. on weekdays at 555 West Harrison

    Beyond Legal Aid and its grassroots partners operate 11 community law offices offering a full range of legal services and activism support.

    Visit https://www.beyondlegalaid.org/about

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Legal services are provided in clinic settings at various community law offices.

    To Request Legal Assistance

    info@beyondlegalaid.org

    Immigration Helpline

    (872) 267-2252 (voicemails to immigration help line will be returned within seven days)

    For more information, visit https://www.beyondlegalaid.org/about

    6 S. Clark St. Suite 200
    Chicago, IL 60603
    (312) 738-2452
    www.cgla.net

    Hours:
    Monday through Friday
    9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Criminal Records Relief, Juvenile Expungement, Parole Revocation (juvenile and adult), Defense (limited), Housing, Family, Civil Asset Forfeiture, Arrest Record Discrimination (for employment)  

    Additional Information – Criminal Records Relief:

    • Expungement
    • Sealing
    • Health Care Worker Waivers
    • Certificates of Good Conduct
    • Executive Clemency
    • Licensing

    NOTE: CGLA represents respondents in Orders of Protection

    To Request Legal Assistance

    • Call: (312)738-2452.

    Eligibility Requirements

    • Live in Cook County
    • Household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
    • If seeking assistance for a civil legal matter, the civil legal issue must be related to a criminal legal issue

    Tips

    • For immediate assistance, clients can visit one of CGLA’s Help Desks located at the Daley Center and Markham Courthouse (see below)
    • Advise client that they may have to leave a message and an attorney or intake specialist will call them back.

    Free Hotline: (312) 738-9200
    https://www.carpls.org/

    Daytime Hours:
    Monday through Friday
    9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    Additional Evening Hours:
    Mondays and Wednesdays
    4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Landlord-Tenant, Foreclosure, Employment, Education, Consumer Debt, Divorce, Guardianship, Estates, Personal Injury, Property Damage, Public Benefits and Health Care

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    • Call: (312) 738-9200
      • Calls are answered on a first come, first served basis.
      • Wait time will not exceed 20 minutes.
    • Individuals can also make an appointment online for a 30-minute phone legal consultation.
      • A booking fee of $25 will be charged (refundable if service is denied or appointment is canceled at least 1 hour before scheduled appointment).
      • A CARPLS attorney will contact a client within 30 minutes of the scheduled appointment.

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Resident of Cook County
    • Household income at or below 350% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines
    • No conflict of interest with another CARPLS client

    721 N. LaSalle St.,
    Chicago, IL 60654
    (312) 948-6821
    https://www.catholiccharities.net/GetHelp/OurServices/LegalServices.aspx

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Family, Housing, Consumer and Immigration

    To Request Legal Services:

    • Call: (312) 948-6821

    For immigration and naturalization services:

    • Call: (312) 427-7078 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The immigration services office is at 205 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • CCLA will provide free services to clients who have a foreclosure related issue and whose income is below 400 % of the federal poverty guidelines
    • Individuals who do not qualify for free legal services may be charged a minimal fee

    Tips:

    • Legal services are available in Spanish
    • Citizenship status does not matter

    205 W. Randolph, Suite 1610
    Chicago, IL 60606
    (312) 376-1880
    https://www.cdelaw.org/

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Adult Guardianship, Collections, Divorce – Uncontested, Estate Planning - Powers of Attorney, Simple Wills, Living Will Declarations, Eviction, Financial Elder Abuse, Foreclosure, Landlord-Tenant, Property Tax and Title Issues

    Veterans:
    Monthly Clinics at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    • Call: (312) 376-1880
    • Online form to request service

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Live in Cook County
    • Household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines

    AND

    • Be 60 years of age or older; OR
    • Live with a permanent disability

    350 N. Orleans St., Ste. C2-100
    Chicago, IL 60654
    (312) 409-1555
    Intake: (312) 630-0241
    https://www.economicprogress.org/

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Audits, Past-Due Tax Returns, Collections, Employee v. Independent Contractor Disputes, Innocent Spouse and Canceled Debt

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    Eligibility Requirements:

    Tips:

    • Individual should have IRS and Illinois Department of Revenue Letter when calling to request assistance

    6216 N. Clark St.
    Chicago, IL 60660
    (773) 508-5300
    https://centroromero.org/

    Hours:
    Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
    10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Immigration (Direct Service Representation, Immigration Education, and Advocacy Services)

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Reside in Illinois

    Tips:

    • Legal services are available in Spanish
    • The legal system used by Centro Romero charges $30 to open a case, so although Centro Romero offers free consultation services there is a $30.00 fee (non-refundable) for the consultation.

    307 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1818,
    Chicago, IL 60601
    (773)244-2230
    http://caase.org

    Hours:
    Monday – Friday
    9:00am – 5:00pm

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Civil No Contact Orders (sexual assault), Orders of Protection (domestic violence), Monetary Damages or Injunctive Relief under the Gender Violence Act, Civil Damages and Remedies under the Predator Accountability Act and Vacating Convictions under the Illinois Justice for Victims of Sex Trafficking Crimes Act

    Additional Information – Student Survivors of Sexual Assault or Harassment:

    CAASE can help students (age 13+) with a variety of resources and support to navigate school, legal and law enforcement systems

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    • Call: (773) 244-2230 Ext. 205

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • 13 years of age or older
    • No income restrictions

    Tips:

        All personal information left via voicemail will be kept confidential.
        An appointment is necessary for in-person assistance

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney and Living Wills

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    • Click on this link and call a listed center to make an appointment

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • 60 yrs of age or older
    • Annual income cannot exceed:
      • $15,000 for singles
      • $20,000 for couples

    Tips:

    • Depending on the legal service provided, costs range from $50 to $125

    70 E Lake St.
    Chicago, IL 60601
    (312) 641-4140
    https://www.chicagohomeless.org/programs-campaigns/legal-aid/law-projec…

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Education, Civil Rights, Access to Health Care and Public Benefits

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    • Call: 1 (800) 940-1119 (staffed by a case intake specialist)

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Homeless (adults and youth)
    • Live in Illinois

    100 North LaSalle Street, Suite 600,
    Chicago, IL, 60602
    (312) 630-9744
    https://www.clccrul.org

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Community Law (for nonprofits and coalitions), Housing, Education, Hate Crimes, Voting Rights, Pro Se Litigant’s Settlement Assistance Program

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    Tips:

    • Walk-in intakes are not available

    (312) 726-2938

    Hours:
    Monday – Friday
    9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Adoption, Child Custody and Support, Criminal Records, Divorces, Domestic Violence Prevention, Environmental Issues, Foreclosure Defense, Guardianship, Immigration, Real Estate Transactions, and Social Security Benefits

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    • Call: (312) 72-2938

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Must call the intake specialist

    Tips:

    • Some legal services are free but CLC will charge attorneys fees on a sliding scale based on income on some matters
    • Click here for immediate assistance with child support, collections defense, eviction defense, foreclosure defense and parentage matters.

    33 North Dearborn Street, Suite 400
    Chicago, Illinois 60602
    (312) 332-1624
    https://www.cvls.org

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Adoption, Divorce, Minor and Adult Guardianship, Child Support Enforcement, Landlord Disputes, Tenant Eviction, Mortgage Foreclosure, Probate Assistance Rescue Fraud, Title and Property Claims, Wills and Advanced Directives, Consumer Problems, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Immigration

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • For cases that would be handled through the Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network: 80% of Chicago Area Median Income (applies statewide), no dishonorable discharges, spouse or dependent can't use service in legal action adverse to veteran/service member.

    Tips:

    • No walk-ins
    • The fastest way to receive legal assistance is to call the intake line at (312) 332-1624.
    • Eligibility will be determined when speaking with an intake specialist

    Main Office
    20 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 300
    Chicago, IL 60602
    (312) 341-0022
    (800) 537-2632 (Voice)
    (800) 610-2779 (TTY)
    https://www.equipforequality.org

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Access to Assistive Technology, Disability Discrimination, Education – Special Education or Early Intervention, Education – Post-Secondary Education, Employment Discrimination, Guardianship (Being My Own Guardian), Housing (Fair Housing Discrimination), Living in the Community, Rights in Institutions – Abuse and Neglect, Rights in Institutions – Other than Abuse and Neglect, Transportation, Voting

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • The issue is related to disability;
    • The case has merit;
    • There is a definable client case objective;
    • The client is willing to participate actively and cooperate in the case resolution process, as appropriate;
    • The client would not likely prevail without assistance from Equip for Equality;
    • An unfavorable outcome would have a significant negative impact on the individual or the disability community;
    • There are few or no appropriate referrals, and
    • Equip for Equality has sufficient resources to devote to the matter.

    Tips:

    • After contacting Equip for Equality, an individual can expect to hear back within three business days

    6328 N. California Ave
    Chicago, IL 60659
    (773) 973-4444
    https://indoamerican.org

    Hours:
    Monday – Saturday
    10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Immigration and Assistance with Acquiring Public Benefits

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    Tips:

    1900A Dempster
    Evanston, IL 60202
    (847) 492-1410
    https://moran-center.org/about

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Juvenile justice, Criminal Law (ages 18-26), Expungement and Sealing, School Discipline, Restorative Justice

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    • Call: (847) 492-1410

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Age 26 and under
    • Reside in Evanston

    Tips:

    • For assistance with expungement and sealing, visit the Moran Center’s Help Desk located in the Skokie Courthouse on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

    Midwest Regional Office
    (312) 663-4413
    https://www.lambdalegal.org/

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Employment, Fair Courts, Family, Health Care, HIV, Immigration, Latino Outreach, Police & Criminal Justice, Racial Justice and Low-Income Advocacy, Religious Exemptions, Seniors, Teens and Young Adults, Transgender

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    Tips:

    3047 W Cermak Rd
    Chicago, IL 60623
    (773) 542-7077

    Contact Us - Latinos Progresando

    Weekdays:

    DACA Only: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

    Non-DACA: Tuesday and Thursday, registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

    Saturday: Registration begins at 7:00 a.m.

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Immigration, Legal Support for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    • For additional information call: (773) 542-7077

    Tips:

    • Legal services are available in Spanish
    • Arrive early because space is limited

    1530 S. Hamlin Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60623
    (312) 762-6381
    http://lclc.net

    Hours:
    Monday – Friday
    9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Full representation on criminal or juvenile delinquency matters for youth and young adults in the North Lawndale community, paired with case management and other social services.

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Live in North Lawndale
    • Ages 24 and under
    • Pending juvenile delinquency or adult criminal case
    • Willingness to work with not just a lawyer, but also a case manager, who supports client with non-legal goals such as school or work.

    Tips:

    • Does NOT have to be Christian.
    • For individuals participating in the READI program, eligibility requirements are different. People who are participating in the READI program should identify themselves when calling.

    33 North LaSalle, Suite 900
    Chicago, IL 60602
    (312) 347-7600
    https://lcbh.org

    Hours:
    Monday – Friday
    9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Eviction, Building Foreclosure, Housing Discrimination, Unsafe Apartment Conditions, Unresponsive landlord, Utility Shut-Off by Landlord

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Lower income renters

    Tips:

    • If you are living in a foreclosed building, call LCBH’s Tenants in Foreclosure Helpline at (312) 784-3507
    • 24/7 Online Assistance is available through Rentervention 

    (312) 986-4000
    Legal Aid Society (metrofamily.org)

    Type of Legal Assistance

    Domestic Violence, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Prevention of Abuse and Financial Exploitation of Seniors, Evictions, Housing Voucher Terminations, Substandard Housing, Human Trafficking, Immigrant Victims of Crime, Certain Employment Law Matters

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    • Call: (312) 986-4105

    Legal Aid Chicago
    120 S. LaSalle Street, Ste. 900,
    Chicago, IL 60603
    (312) 341-1070
    https://www.legalaidchicago.org

    Type of Legal Assistance    

    Wide range of Family and Safety issues; Housing, Money and Debt; Workers' Rights and Employment; Health, Disability and Benefits; Protected Status for Immigrants who are Crime Victims

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • At or below 150% of the federal poverty level, with some exceptions
    • U.S. citizen; Lawful Permanent Resident; Victim of human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual assault, or other crimes included in the U visa laws; Asylee or refugee; Person who has been granted Withholding of Removal; Adjustment of Status applicant who also has a U.S. citizen spouse, parent, or child (under 21)
      • LIMITED SERVVICES: H2A (agriculture) or H2B (forestry) workers and Lawful temporary residents
    • Service Areas: Chicago and Suburban Cook County, Statewide for migrant agricultural and landscape workers and victims of human trafficking, Lake County for long term care residents

    17 N. State St., Suite 900
    Chicago, IL 60602
    (312) 427-8990
    https://legalcouncil.org

    Type of Legal Assistance    

    Wide range of services: Children and Family; HIV/AIDS; Homeless Outreach (Public Benefits); Seniors

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    • Call: (312) 427-8990

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Low income

     

    Chicago
    70 E. Lake Street Suite 600
    Chicago, IL 60601
    Tel: (312) 408-1210
    Email: life-span@life-span.org

    Des Plaines
    701 Lee Street #700
    Des Plaines, IL 60016
    Tel: (847) 824-0382

    https://life-span.org/legal-services-and-advocacy/

    Hours:
    Monday – Friday
    9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

    Type of Legal Assistance    

    Divorce, Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Time, Child and Spousal Support, Orders of Protection, Civil No Contact Orders, Immigration Assistance, Legal Advocacy in Criminal Court, Legal Advocacy with Issues Stemming from Sexual Assault, Crime Victims Compensation Act (CVC) Advocacy, Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) Advocacy, Illinois Safe Homes Act Advocacy

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    Tips:

    • Legal services are available in the following languages: Spanish, Polish, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Telagu, Russian, and Bengali.
    • Life Span also offers counseling services. For more information, call: (847) 824-0382

    1727 S. Indiana Ave, Ste. 3G,
    Chicago, IL 60616
    (773) 292-4988
    https://www.tenants-rights.org

    Hotline Hours:
    Monday – Friday
    1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Type of Legal Assistance 

    • Tenant’s Issues

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    https://www.nad.org/about-us/law-advocacy-center/

    Type of Legal Assistance 

    Disability Discrimination

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Deaf or hard of hearing
    • No income eligibility requirements
    • Membership in NAD is not required

    224 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 600,
    Chicago, IL 60604
    (312) 660-1370
    https://www.immigrantjustice.org

    Type of Legal Assistance 

    General Immigration, Asylum, Detained Immigrants, Human Trafficking, LGBTQ Immigrants, Unaccompanied Immigrant Children, Helpdesk at the Chicago Immigration Court

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    Tips:

    • Legal services are available in Spanish
    • When completing the online form, individuals must request an appointment for a legal consultation

    150 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 600
    Chicago, IL 60601
    (312) 201-9740
    https://www.aclu-il.org/en/aclu-illinois-and-roger-baldwin-foundation

    Type of Legal Assistance 

    LGBTQ and HIV Advocacy, Women’s and Reproductive Rights, Criminal Justice Reform, First Amendment Advocacy, Police Practices and racial Justice, Voting Rights, Institutionalized Persons, Immigration, Government Accountability and Personal Privacy

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Incident at issue occurred in the state of Illinois OR the individual seeking assistance must be a resident of Illinois

    Tips:

    • Does not provide general legal services; the ACLU litigates cases where a person’s civil rights were violated, primarily by the government
    • After submitting a request for legal services, an individual may have to wait up to two weeks for a response

    25 E. Pearson St.
    Chicago, IL 60611
    (773) 800-0338
    https://www.luc.edu/law/academics/

    Hotline Hours
    Monday – Friday
    8:00 a.m. – 10:00 .p.m

    Type of Legal Assistance 

    School Discipline, Suspension Appeal

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    • Call: (773) 800-0338

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Students, K-12, must be facing a school discipline issue

    4413 N. Sheridan
    Chicago, Illinois 60640
    (773) 769-1411
    https://www.uplcchicago.org

    Type of Legal Assistance 

    Prisoners' Human Rights, Eviction, Social Security Benefits

    To Request Legal Assistance:

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • Housing: Must reside in Chicago
    • SSDI: call after you have filed an application for benefits with your local Social Security office.

      Hours:
      Monday – Friday
      9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

      Type of Legal Assistance

      Wide variety of legal services. For details, visit https://lrs.chicagobar.org/

      To Request Legal Assistance:

      208 S Jefferson, Suite 204
      Chicago, IL 60661
      (312) 546-3282
      https://jepchicago.community.lawyer

      Type of Legal Assistance

      Housing, Immigration, Consumer, Family, Business, Criminal, Estates, Probate, Civil Litigation, Education, Benefits

      To Request Legal Assistance:

      Tips

      • JEP attorneys are independent attorneys dedicated to ensuring quality legal services are accessible for regular people. JEP lawyers help to achieve this goal by offering fixed fees and choices for flexible representation (like limited scope, a la carte legal services).

      Resources for Self-Represented Litigants (Help Desks)

      For information regarding Help Desks in Courthouses, please visit the following websites:

      Below is additional information regarding specific help desks and information for help desks not listed in the above resources.

        Administrative Hearings Advice Desk
        400 W. Superior, Room 121
        Chicago, IL 60654

        Hours:
        Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
        9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

        Type of Legal Assistance

        Assist pro se respondents facing ordinance violations including, but not limited to, building code violations and car impoundments.

        Legal Services Provider: CARPLS

        To Receive Legal Assistance:

        • Walk-ins only; no appointment necessary.

        Eligibility Requirements:

        • Free services for low- and middle-income residents of cook county

        Richard J. Daley Center
        Room 1202
        50 West Washington Street
        Chicago, IL 60602

        Hours:
        Monday through Friday (on all days that Court is in session)
        9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

        Type of Legal Assistance

        Assist self-represented litigants in proceedings for adjudication of disability for an alleged disabled adult and appointment of a personal guardian.

        Staff provides directions for:

        • Filing the Petition
        • Calendar, Judge and Courtroom Assignment
        • Scheduling a Hearing
        • Issuance and Service of Summons
        • Service of Notice 

        Legal Services Provider: CDEL

        Tips:

        • Arrive by 11:00 a.m. and allow 1-2 hours to complete and file the necessary paperwork.

        Richard J. Daley Center
        10th Floor, Room 1006
        50 West Washington Street
        Chicago, IL 60602

        Hours:
        Monday through Thursday
        9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

        Markham Courthouse
        1st Floor, Room 102J
        16501 South Kedzie Parkway
        Markham, Illinois 60428

        Hours:
        Wednesdays
        9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

        Type of Legal Assistance

        Research of criminal history and, if eligible, prepare Cook County expungement and sealing petitions.

        Legal Services Provider: CGLA

        To Receive Legal Assistance:

        • Walk-ins only; no appointment necessary.
        • First come, first served and limited to first 15 people each day

        Eligibility Requirements: None

        Tips:

        • Arrive by 8:30 a.m.
        • If arrested by Chicago Police Department, client must bring copy of CPD RAP Sheet
        • Obtain from Police Headquarters at 35th and Michigan in the Access and Review Division from 8 a.m. - noon
        • Individuals will have to return to Police Headquarters one week later with pink receipt to pick up RAP sheet.
        • Individuals will also receive a copy of their Illinois State Police report via mail

        If client has 20 or more cases, the client will receive a date to return to the help desk to pick up their completed expungement and sealing petitions

        69 W. Washington
        Room 1020
        Chicago, IL 60602
        (312) 603-0135

        Hours:
        Monday through Friday (excluding court holidays)
        8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

        Type of Legal Assistance

        Application for guardianship of a minor, free assistance in preparing court documents, referrals for more complex cases

        To Receive Legal Assistance:

        • Walk-in or call for an appointment

        Dirksen Courthouse
        Room 625
        219 South Dearborn Street
        Chicago, IL(312) 229-6359

        Hours:
        Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
        Begins at 9:00 a.m.

        Type of Legal Assistance

        Brief consultations and help filling out paperwork for people who have filed or are considering filing chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcies and who do not have an attorney.

        To Receive Legal Assistance:

        • Walk-ins only; no appointment necessary.
        • First come, first served and limited to 8-10 people each day