Legal Resources
When it comes to legal guidance and laws, it can be tricky, let alone stressful, therefore we have provided some free and low-cost resources to get law assistance and get your questions answered more effortlessly.
Types of Legal Assistances
Family Legal Matters
Family Lawyers can assist with tough family situations such as divorce, child custody, protection orders, juvenile matters, and more.
Worker's Compensation
Worker’s compensation is good for if you have been injured or disabled working at your job
Legal Clinics and Aid
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Legal aid is free help for people who may not afford legal representation. Clinics are a form of legal aid typically run by a law school who can offer legal advice or answer legal questions. Many times these questions are answered by law students.
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Illinois Free Legal Answers: You can qualify to get answers specific to Illinois law for free online​
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LawGuru: Ask a free legal question online with over 8,000 law firms ready to assist​
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Chicago Volunteer Legal Services: CVLS has a list of legal clinics across Chicago where you can talk with an attorney, including evenings and weekends, located at organizations and churches.​
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Legal Aid Chicago: Legal Aid Chicago offers civil legal services. You can see if you qualify for their free services.​
Legal Guides
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If you would like a helpful explanation of legal issues, here are some useful legal explanations.​
Other Resources
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Cook County Court: A list of free and low cost sites in the Cook County area, offering information to common questions to a directory of legal services​
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Cook County Public Defender: Another free and low cost directory