Legal Resources For The Public
Free Legal Assistance & Resources
For free legal advice and referrals to additional legal help, you can call CARPLS Legal Aid at 312.738.9200 or visit their website at carpls.org.
For information and assistance in navigating the court process, visit Illinois Court Help or call/text 833.411.1121.
To learn more about legal problems and to find court forms, you can visit IllinoisLegalAid.org. The website is free and available 24/7 with information on over 30 areas of law and automated tools that can help you complete court forms.
For legal assistance and resources closer to home, check to see if your local library is a participant in the Court Access Library Project.
If you are looking to hire a lawyer, connect with the Chicago Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at chicagobar.org or 312.554.2001. The Justice Entrepreneurs Project (JEP) also provides high-quality legal services at predictable rates, like fixed fees or subscription-based services.
