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Provides legal services in civil matters such as housing, family, public benefits and utilities.

Free legal advice from volunteer lawyers primarily in the area of family law, including adoptions, divorce, child support, Orders of Protection, Stalking No Contact Orders, Guardianship and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.

Offers legal representation in areas of civil law to low-income individuals and seniors. Legal matters include: Public Benefits:

• Loss or denial of SSI, TANF, Veterans Benefits, SNAP (food stamps)

Family Law:

• Abuse or exploitation for persons facing domestic violence, elderly, children, and individuals with disabilities.
• Divorce and related relief for persons facing domestic violence

Housing Law:

• Evictions and lock-outs
• Foreclosure defense
• Loss or denial of subsidized housing benefits
• Loss or denial of essential public utilities
• Substandard housing conditions cases that cannot be addressed by other agencies

Health Care:

• Loss or denial of medical or nursing home care
• Loss or denial of medical benefits (Medicaid, Medicare)
• Guardianships and Powers of Attorney

Other income benefits where alternative representation is unavailable:

• Loss or denial of unemployment insurance
• Social Security Disability benefits

Tax Law:

• Disputes or audits with the IRS
• Appeals and cases in court
• Protection from Collection
• Innocent Spouse Relief
• Tax-related Identity Theft
• State tax issues (if a related federal tax issue)

Provides free legal advice on civil legal issues, such as: Housing:

• Eviction/Foreclosure
• Unsafe Conditions
• Discrimination

Public Benefits:

• Social Security
• SNAP
• Medicare/Medicaid

Safety:

• Orders of Protection
• Custody
• Other Family Issues

Stability:

• Expungement
• License Reinstatement
• Employment Issues

CJE SeniorLife's legal team is available for in-person, telephone, or virtual (Zoom) appointments to assist with civil legal matters.

Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH) provides legal services to homeless individuals or individuals at risk of homelessness. Attorneys offer free legal services to assist homeless students or unaccompanied youth primarily. They also assist homeless adults living in shelters and on the street, including the Uptown encampments.

The free legal clinic volunteer attorneys provide initial direction and advice related to areas of immigration, housing, credit and finance, domestic violence, and employment law), they are unable to meet these challenges. Clinic services are held virtually, via conference call or Zoom.

Free legal clinics for assistance on public benefits, including VA benefits, discharge upgrades and character of discharge reviews, and VA debt. For other civil legal aid issues, they offer advice and referrals during the appointment and screen for extended representation by Legal Aid Chicago staff.The clinics are hosted at:Jesse Brown VA Medical Center: 820 S. Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60612VA's Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC): 1141 South California Avenue Chicago, IL 60612

CARPLS attorneys give free legal advice; attorneys do not represent clients in the courtroom. CARPLS attorneys can help with issues related to landlord-tenant, foreclosures, employment, education, consumer debt, and more.

The free legal clinic volunteer attorneys provide initial direction and advice related to areas of immigration, housing, credit and finance, domestic violence, and employment law), they are unable to meet these challenges. Clinic services are held virtually, via conference call or Zoom.

Legal Aid Chicago provides free civil legal representation in the following areas: Family & SafetyHouse & ApartmentMoney & DebtWork & Employment RightsHealth, Disability, and Basic Needs Immigration

Illinois State Bar Association - Illinois Lawyer Finder provides referral services to help individuals find the best lawyer that suits their needs.

Indo-American Center's Cyriac D. Kappil Legal Clinic is offered as a partnership between the Indo-American Center and the Indian American Bar Association (IABA). Operating the second Saturday of each month, the clinic is intended to connect legal professionals to clients in need of legal assistance but without the financial capacity to afford such services. The staff consists of volunteer members of IABA who are professional attorneys from a variety of legal backgrounds.

Bloom Township offers a variety of financial and legal services to the community such as living will preparation, legal aid, and AARP tax assistance.

Target Area provides guidance on legal matters, helping individuals navigate the justice system with support in areas such as expungement and legal rights.

Offers legal aid to individuals with little to no income in obtaining pro bono legal assistance from lawyers in specialized fields while also providing guidance.

Provides legal services in civil matters such as housing, family, public benefits and utilities for income eligible persons.

Hotline that provides assistance to military personnel, veterans and their families who cannot afford legal representation.