Free legal help for Chicago families: housing, family law, immigration, special education rights and benefits.
Legal help for families facing domestic violence or DCFS/child welfare cases: orders of protection, custody, divorce and immigration. Courthouse office at 555 W. Harrison, (312) 325-9155.
Legal help for people affected by the criminal legal system, including record sealing and expungement, which can open doors to jobs and housing.
FREE legal advice by phone for Cook County residents: family, housing, eviction, debt, criminal record clearing and more.
Immigration legal help and support for immigrant and refugee families.
FREE legal help from volunteer lawyers for low-income Cook County residents: custody, child support, divorce, guardianship, adoption, housing, wills and immigration.
FREE help preparing court papers for relatives asking for guardianship of a child. By appointment, Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm.
FREE legal help and mediation for Cook County renters facing eviction and people with debt problems, regardless of income or immigration status. Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm; Spanish and Polish available.
FREE legal advice on custody, parenting time, child support and divorce. Walk in or book, Mon-Thu 9am-4pm.
Illinois' disability rights legal group. Helps families of kids with disabilities with special education (IEPs, 504 plans) and school rights. Toll-free: 800-537-2632.
Help with citizenship, family petitions, DACA, asylum, U-visas and deportation defense. Phone consultations cost $30 ($50 asylum), FREE for some Illinois residents.
Affordable legal help with everyday legal problems. 24-hour intake line.
Helps guardians name a backup caregiver in case they get sick or pass away. Free consultation.
FREE statewide hotline to report ICE activity, get deportation defense help, find detained loved ones and get referrals. In English, Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Polish, Ukrainian, Mandarin and more.
State child support office for paternity, child support orders and collections. Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.
South Side state child support office for paternity, child support orders and collections. Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.
Education advocacy and legal help, including special education, for students in Evanston and Skokie schools and in Chicago's Rogers Park.
FREE legal representation for Chicago renters facing eviction, plus tenant education. Call, text "Hi" to (866) 773-6837, or chat on the website.
Free legal help for Cook County families: domestic violence and family safety, housing, health and benefits. Call the intake line.
Legal help for people with limited resources, including special education advocacy and help getting Early Intervention and developmental supports for children.
Domestic violence and sexual assault help: free legal representation (orders of protection, custody, child support, divorce) and counseling. Many languages. Des Plaines office: (847) 824-0382.
Legal help for low-income immigrants: citizenship, asylum, DACA, detained family members and unaccompanied children. Phone line Tue-Thu 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
FREE remote legal advice on paternity and child support. Call and leave a message for a callback.
Immigrant justice services plus housing help and homeownership programs for immigrant and working families.
Immigration legal services and refugee support. A state Illinois Welcoming Center.
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