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Free legal help for Chicago families: housing, family law, immigration, special education rights and benefits.

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Ascend Justice

Legal HelpLoop

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.

177 N. State St, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60601
Verified 9/29/2026

Cabrini Green Legal Aid

Legal HelpLoop

Legal help for people affected by the criminal legal system, including record sealing and expungement, which can open doors to jobs and housing.

6 S. Clark St, Chicago, IL 60603
Verified 9/29/2026

CARPLS Legal Aid Hotline

Legal HelpAll Chicago

FREE legal advice by phone for Cook County residents: family, housing, eviction, debt, criminal record clearing and more.

Verified 9/29/2026

Catholic Charities Immigrant Services

Legal HelpRiver North

Immigration legal help and support for immigrant and refugee families.

721 N. LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60654
Verified 9/29/2026

Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

Legal HelpLoop

FREE legal help from volunteer lawyers for low-income Cook County residents: custody, child support, divorce, guardianship, adoption, housing, wills and immigration.

33 N. Dearborn St, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60602
Verified 9/29/2026

Equip for Equality

Legal HelpLoop

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.

20 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60602
Verified 9/29/2026

Greater Chicago Legal Clinic

Legal HelpLoop

Affordable legal help with everyday legal problems. 24-hour intake line.

17 N. State St, Suite 1710, Chicago, IL 60602
Verified 9/29/2026

James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy

Legal HelpEvanston

Education advocacy and legal help, including special education, for students in Evanston and Skokie schools and in Chicago's Rogers Park.

1900A Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202
Verified 9/29/2026

Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services

Legal HelpLoop

Free legal help for Cook County families: domestic violence and family safety, housing, health and benefits. Call the intake line.

101 N. Wacker Dr, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60606
Verified 9/29/2026

Legal Council for Health Justice

Legal HelpLoop

Legal help for people with limited resources, including special education advocacy and help getting Early Intervention and developmental supports for children.

17 N. State St, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60601
Verified 9/29/2026

Life Span

Legal HelpLoop

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.

70 E. Lake St, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60601
Verified 9/29/2026

National Immigrant Justice Center

Legal HelpLoop

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.

111 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60604
Verified 9/29/2026

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