Legal Advice + Representation
General Legal Help
Catholic Charities Legal Assistance Program
312-948-6821
English and Spanish
Telephone Legal Advice Line. CCLA provides legal services in many areas of law to low to no income individuals. Services range from legal advice to drafting legal documents to presenting legal workshops. Court representation is also offered in family, housing and consumer matters. In addition, CCLA offers assistance in safety planning, such as preparing guardianship of a minor agreements or power of attorney for property forms. Representation is not provided.
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Illinois Legal Aid
312-986-4105
Referrals to legal advice and representation based on your individual needs.
Housing + Landlord Disputes
Catholic Charities Legal Assistance Program
312-948-6821
Telephone Legal Advice Line. CCLA provides legal services in many areas of law to low to no income individuals. Services range from legal advice to drafting legal documents to presenting legal workshops. Court representation is also offered in family, housing and consumer matters. In addition, CCLA offers assistance in safety planning, such as preparing guardianship of a minor agreements or power of attorney for property forms.
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Prairie State Legal Services Fair Housing Project
31W001 East North Ave, Suite 200, West Chicago
855-FHP-PSLS (855-347-7757), 630-690-2130
Interpreters available at no cost.
1) low-income 2) citizenship or immigration requirements except in cases of persons fleeing domestic violence or trafficking in matters to address the abuse.
Legal Advocacy and Representation on Housing discrimination/landlord disputes
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Hope Fair Housing Project
202 W. Willow Ave Suite 203, Wheaton
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Provides information on housing rights. If Hope finds that there may be discrimination, staff will conduct an investigation. If it does not, they can provide referrals for help.
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Divorce, Custody + Child Support
DuPage Legal Aid
126 South County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL
630-643-6212
Most attorneys provide help in divorce, custody, and child support, but can help in other legal issues as well.
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Veterans
Veteran Legal Aid Society
773-340-3838
Sliding scale.
We coordinate access to legal services for veterans through direct referrals to attorneys and legal aid organizations.
Sexual Violence Advocate
YWCA Legal Advocacy
630-790-6600 X 4311 Leave a voicemail asking for a legal advocate and staff will get back to you.
Youth 11 and under require a parent or guardian's consent.
The YWCA Medical and Criminal Justice Program helps to reduce the trauma and help with the healing process. Advocates will provide emotional support and information during the medical and criminal justice procedures to sexual assault survivors, non-significant others, and non-offending family members. Legal advocates provide support through police and court proceedings.
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Domestic Violence Advocate
Family Shelter Service
630-469-5650
English and Spanish.
All services are free, confidential, and offered to anyone who is or has experienced domestic violence, which includes men, women, and children.
Shelter provides a safe and supportive environment for women and their children to heal physically and emotionally. Every woman entering shelter develops a plan with her primary counselor. This plan is used to outline goals and the steps that must be taken to reach those goals; for example, finding safe housing, exploring employment opportunities, arranging for childcare and transportation needs and accessing available legal protection. Services include Emergency Crisis Shelter, 24/7 Hotline, DV Crisis counseling for Adults and Children, Case Management, Court Advocates to assist with orders of protection, Victim Advocacy, Prevention & Education Services, Group Services, Community Education & trainings.