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<strong>Free</strong>/Low-<strong>cost</strong> Legal Services <strong>for</strong> Domestic Relations in <strong>Cook</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Compiled by Alicia Aiken and Jessica Rhoades, LAF (3/09) (Page 1 of 5)<br />
Name Contact Type of Cases Intake<br />
Procedure<br />
Chicago Legal<br />
Clinic:<br />
Downtown Office<br />
Austin Circle<br />
Law Center<br />
INTAKE LINE:<br />
(773) 731-1762<br />
205 W Monroe St.<br />
4 th Floor<br />
Chicago, IL 60644<br />
312-726-2938<br />
118 N. Central<br />
Chicago, Illinois<br />
Chicago, IL 60644<br />
773-854-1610<br />
Domestic Relations cases<br />
where children and<br />
parenting rights are the<br />
primary issue; OP’s and<br />
<strong>domestic</strong> <strong>relations</strong> cases<br />
<strong>for</strong> victims of DV<br />
Call Intake line<br />
9 -5 <strong>for</strong> phone<br />
screening<br />
Income<br />
Guidelines<br />
No income<br />
restrictions;<br />
those with<br />
income high<br />
enough to pay<br />
priv. attorneys<br />
will likely be<br />
referred out<br />
Sliding<br />
Scale/Fees<br />
$30 fee <strong>for</strong> initial<br />
in-person<br />
consultation;<br />
$80-90/hour <strong>legal</strong><br />
fees if case<br />
accepted<br />
Restriction<br />
Do not represent OP<br />
Respondents or DV<br />
perpetrators;<br />
Cannot represent<br />
people in conflict<br />
with DCFS<br />
Pilsen Office<br />
1914 South Ashland<br />
Avenue<br />
Chicago, IL 60608<br />
773- 226-2669<br />
South Chicago<br />
Office<br />
Chicago Legal<br />
Clinic:<br />
Expedited Child<br />
Support & Paternity<br />
Pro Se Advice Desk<br />
Cabrini Green Legal<br />
Aid<br />
2938 E. 91 st Street<br />
Chicago, IL 60617<br />
773-731-1762<br />
32 W. Randolph<br />
14 th Floor<br />
Chicago, IL 60601<br />
740 N. Milwaukee<br />
Chicago, IL<br />
312-738-2452;<br />
www.cgla.net<br />
(Southside satellite <strong>for</strong><br />
intake interviews)<br />
Advice and pro se<br />
pleadings assistance <strong>for</strong><br />
custodial and noncustodial<br />
parents on<br />
paternity (establishing or<br />
contesting) and child<br />
support issues<br />
Custody & visitation;<br />
Divorces <strong>for</strong> DV victims;<br />
OP’s <strong>for</strong> DV victims;<br />
Minor guardianship (may<br />
assist parent or guardian)<br />
Sign-in at desk<br />
M-F, 9:30 – 3:30;<br />
First come, first<br />
served<br />
Call <strong>for</strong> an<br />
interview<br />
No income<br />
restrictions<br />
At or under<br />
150% of poverty<br />
line (rare<br />
exception up to<br />
200% of<br />
poverty)<br />
No fee <strong>for</strong> <strong>services</strong><br />
$20 intake<br />
interview fee;<br />
No charge <strong>for</strong> <strong>legal</strong><br />
<strong>services</strong><br />
Must not have<br />
conflict of interest<br />
with Chicago Legal<br />
Clinic client/<strong>for</strong>mer<br />
client<br />
Chicago residents<br />
only; No suburban<br />
courthouses;<br />
No immigration<br />
restrictions<br />
* The federal poverty line is based on income and household size. In 2009, a family of 4 with an annual gross income of $22,050 is at 100% of the poverty line.<br />
** This chart is only <strong>for</strong> Domestic Relations <strong>legal</strong> <strong>services</strong>; the organizations included may provide <strong>services</strong> in other areas of law. This chart does not attempt to<br />
describe other <strong>legal</strong> <strong>services</strong> in other areas of the law.<br />
*** www.illinois<strong>legal</strong>aidonline.org provides high-quality <strong>legal</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation, attorney referrals, and pro bono contacts <strong>for</strong> all of Illinois.
<strong>Free</strong>/Low-<strong>cost</strong> Legal Services <strong>for</strong> Domestic Relations in <strong>Cook</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Compiled by Alicia Aiken and Jessica Rhoades, LAF (2/09) (Page 2 of 5)<br />
Name Contact Type of Cases Intake<br />
Procedure<br />
CARPLS- Hotline Hotline: 312-738-9200<br />
www.carpls.org<br />
Catholic Charities<br />
Legal Assistance<br />
Chicago Volunteer<br />
Legal Services<br />
651 W. Lake Street<br />
Chicago, IL 60661<br />
Hotline:<br />
(312) 948-6821<br />
100 N. La Salle St.<br />
Suite 900<br />
Chicago, Il 60602<br />
312-332-1624<br />
www.cvls.org<br />
Provides advice, pro se<br />
pleadings, and referral<br />
over the telephone<br />
Advice and referral<br />
<strong>services</strong> via hotline and in<br />
person at monthly clinics<br />
& connection to Pro Bono<br />
network<br />
Divorce and custody<br />
Hotline open<br />
MTThF 9 - 4:30<br />
W 9 - 7:30<br />
Hotline takes<br />
messages 24/7;<br />
calls answered and<br />
returned<br />
8:30am - 4:30 p.m.<br />
M-F<br />
Call <strong>for</strong> appt at one<br />
of clinics located<br />
throughout metro<br />
Chicago area<br />
Income<br />
Guidelines<br />
Up to 350% of<br />
the poverty line<br />
Up to 200% of<br />
poverty Line<br />
At or under<br />
175% of the<br />
poverty line, no<br />
high fee<br />
generating cases<br />
Sliding<br />
Scale/Fees<br />
$25 fee if 200% -<br />
350% of poverty;<br />
Otherwise, no fees.<br />
No fees <strong>for</strong> <strong>legal</strong><br />
<strong>services</strong><br />
No fees <strong>for</strong> <strong>legal</strong><br />
<strong>services</strong><br />
Restriction<br />
<strong>Cook</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
residents, or<br />
<strong>Cook</strong> <strong>County</strong> cases<br />
No immigration<br />
restrictions; will not<br />
connect divorce cases<br />
to Pro Bono network<br />
but will provide<br />
advice/referrals<br />
No immigration<br />
restrictions<br />
Domestic Relations<br />
Self Help Desk<br />
(Project of CARPLS<br />
and Circuit Court)<br />
Daley Center<br />
30 th Floor<br />
(312) 728-9200<br />
Help people represent<br />
themselves in simple<br />
divorce, parentage &<br />
post-divorce matters<br />
First come, first<br />
served from<br />
9 to 1, M - F<br />
At or be<strong>low</strong><br />
200% of the<br />
poverty line;<br />
Refer over 200%<br />
No charge <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>legal</strong> <strong>services</strong><br />
<strong>Cook</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
residents only;<br />
No immigration<br />
restrictions<br />
Domestic Violence<br />
Legal Clinic<br />
DV Courthouse<br />
555 W. Harrison,<br />
Suite 1900<br />
Chicago, IL<br />
(312) 325-9155<br />
Orders of Protection <strong>for</strong><br />
DV victims; Divorce and<br />
parentage <strong>for</strong> OP clients<br />
Drop in to<br />
complete intake<br />
<strong>for</strong>m 8:30 to 1:30<br />
(but intake closes<br />
early when full)<br />
At or under<br />
125% of the<br />
poverty line<br />
No charge <strong>for</strong> <strong>legal</strong><br />
<strong>services</strong><br />
No immigration<br />
restrictions;<br />
Open or post-decree<br />
<strong>domestic</strong> <strong>relations</strong><br />
cases will be referred<br />
Cyriac D. Kappil<br />
Clinic of Indian<br />
American Bar<br />
Association<br />
Indo American Center<br />
6328 N. Cali<strong>for</strong>nia Ave<br />
Chicago, IL 60659<br />
(773) 973 4444<br />
Divorce, custody, orders<br />
of protection<br />
Call <strong>for</strong><br />
Appointment;<br />
Walk-Ins welcome,<br />
Clinic is 1pm-<br />
4:30p.m. 2 nd Sat.<br />
of each month<br />
At or under<br />
175% of the<br />
poverty line, no<br />
high fee<br />
generating cases<br />
No fees <strong>for</strong> <strong>legal</strong><br />
<strong>services</strong><br />
No immigration or<br />
residency restrictions<br />
* The federal poverty line is based on income and household size. In 2009, a family of 4 with an annual gross income of $22,050 is at 100% of the poverty line.<br />
** This chart is only <strong>for</strong> Domestic Relations <strong>legal</strong> <strong>services</strong>; the organizations included may provide <strong>services</strong> in other areas of law. This chart does not attempt to<br />
describe other <strong>legal</strong> <strong>services</strong> in other areas of the law.<br />
*** www.illinois<strong>legal</strong>aidonline.org provides high-quality <strong>legal</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation, attorney referrals, and pro bono contacts <strong>for</strong> all of Illinois.
<strong>Free</strong>/Low-<strong>cost</strong> Legal Services <strong>for</strong> Domestic Relations in <strong>Cook</strong> Count<br />
Compiled by Alicia Aiken and Jessica Rhoades, LAF (2/09) (Page 3 of 5)<br />
Name Contact Type of Cases Intake<br />
Procedure<br />
Legal Aid Bureau<br />
Legal Aid Bureau:<br />
Child Support Clinic<br />
1 N. Dearborn, 10th<br />
floor Chicago, IL<br />
(312) 986-4200<br />
www.metrofamily.org<br />
1 N. Dearborn, 10th<br />
floor Chicago, IL<br />
(312) 986-4200<br />
www.metrofamily.org<br />
Divorce, custody, OP's,<br />
parentage actions; Elder<br />
abuse project <strong>for</strong> seniors<br />
Advice and pro se<br />
assistance in child support<br />
en<strong>for</strong>cement and<br />
modification <strong>for</strong> custodial<br />
parents<br />
Call Mon-Friday,<br />
9:00 to 12, or 1:00<br />
to 4:00<br />
Call Mon-Friday,<br />
9:00 to 12, or 1:00<br />
to 4:00<br />
Income<br />
Guidelines<br />
At or be<strong>low</strong><br />
125% of the<br />
poverty line;<br />
Screen and refer<br />
above 125%<br />
At or be<strong>low</strong><br />
125% of the<br />
poverty line;<br />
Screen and refer<br />
above 125%<br />
Sliding<br />
Scale/Fees<br />
No charge <strong>for</strong> <strong>legal</strong><br />
<strong>services</strong>; Clients<br />
pay fees if not<br />
waivable<br />
No charge <strong>for</strong> <strong>legal</strong><br />
<strong>services</strong><br />
Restriction<br />
No immigration<br />
restrictions<br />
No immigration<br />
restrictions<br />
Legal Aid Bureau:<br />
Pro Bono Project<br />
Legal Aid Bureau/<br />
DePaul Family Law<br />
Clinic<br />
Life Span<br />
Life Span<br />
Des Plaines Office<br />
Life Span<br />
OP Project<br />
1 N. Dearborn, 10th<br />
floor Chicago, IL<br />
(312) 986-4200<br />
www.metrofamily.org<br />
1 N. Dearborn, 10th<br />
floor Chicago, IL<br />
(312) 986-4200<br />
www.metrofamily.org<br />
20 E. Jackson<br />
Chicago, IL<br />
(312) 408-1210<br />
www.life-span.org<br />
701 Lee Street<br />
Des Plaines, IL<br />
(312) 408-1210<br />
www.life-span.org<br />
DV Courthouse<br />
555 W. Harrison<br />
Chicago, IL<br />
www.life-span.org<br />
Divorce, custody actions,<br />
collaborative divorces,<br />
guardianships<br />
Simple divorces, OP's<br />
Represent violence<br />
survivors in divorce,<br />
custody, OP’s, parentage<br />
actions, and CNCO’s<br />
Represent violence<br />
survivors in divorce,<br />
custody, OP’s, parentage<br />
actions, and CNCO’s<br />
OP’s <strong>for</strong> DV survivors at<br />
555 W. Harrison<br />
Call Grace Lim,<br />
pro bono<br />
coordinator, at 312-<br />
986-4011.<br />
Call Grace Lim,<br />
pro bono<br />
coordinator, at 312-<br />
986-4011.<br />
Call Mon, Tues or<br />
Thurs<br />
9:30 to 12<br />
Call Mon, Tues or<br />
Thurs<br />
9:30 to 12<br />
Typically referred<br />
by advocates;<br />
intake done at court<br />
At or be<strong>low</strong><br />
125%, may go<br />
above guideline<br />
in special<br />
circumstances<br />
At or be<strong>low</strong><br />
125%, may go<br />
above guideline<br />
in special<br />
circumstances<br />
No income<br />
restrictions<br />
No income<br />
restrictions<br />
No income<br />
restrictions<br />
No charge <strong>for</strong> <strong>legal</strong><br />
<strong>services</strong>; Clients<br />
pay fees if not<br />
waivable<br />
No charge <strong>for</strong> <strong>legal</strong><br />
<strong>services</strong>; Clients<br />
pay fees if not<br />
waivable<br />
No charge <strong>for</strong> <strong>legal</strong><br />
<strong>services</strong>; Clients<br />
pay fees if not<br />
waivable<br />
No charge <strong>for</strong> <strong>legal</strong><br />
<strong>services</strong>; Clients<br />
pay fees if not<br />
waivable<br />
No charge <strong>for</strong> <strong>legal</strong><br />
<strong>services</strong><br />
No immigration<br />
restrictions<br />
No immigration<br />
restrictions<br />
Generally, Chicago<br />
courts only;<br />
No immigration<br />
restrictions<br />
Skokie and Rolling<br />
Meadows courts;<br />
No immigration<br />
restrictions<br />
DV Courthouse only;<br />
No immigration<br />
restrictions<br />
* The federal poverty line is based on income and household size. In 2009, a family of 4 with an annual gross income of $22,050 is at 100% of the poverty line.<br />
** This chart is only <strong>for</strong> Domestic Relations <strong>legal</strong> <strong>services</strong>; the organizations included may provide <strong>services</strong> in other areas of law. This chart does not attempt to<br />
describe other <strong>legal</strong> <strong>services</strong> in other areas of the law.<br />
*** www.illinois<strong>legal</strong>aidonline.org provides high-quality <strong>legal</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation, attorney referrals, and pro bono contacts <strong>for</strong> all of Illinois.
<strong>Free</strong>/Low-<strong>cost</strong> Legal Services <strong>for</strong> Domestic Relations in <strong>Cook</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Compiled by Alicia Aiken and Jessica Rhoades, LAF (2/09) (Page 4 of 5)<br />
Name Contact Type of Cases Intake<br />
Procedure<br />
Legal Assistance<br />
Foundation of<br />
Metropolitan<br />
Chicago:<br />
Loop Service Office<br />
North Suburban<br />
Service Office<br />
Northwest Service<br />
Office<br />
www.lafchicago.org<br />
1-800-824-4050<br />
111 West Jackson Blvd,<br />
3rd Floor<br />
Chicago IL, 60604<br />
(312) 341-1070<br />
828 Davis Street, #201<br />
Evanston, IL 60201<br />
(847) 475-3703<br />
1279 N. Milwaukee<br />
Ave., Suite 407<br />
Chicago, IL 60642<br />
(773)572-3200<br />
Provide advice and <strong>legal</strong><br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation to callers.<br />
Provide extended<br />
assistance and court<br />
representation in<br />
compelling <strong>domestic</strong><br />
<strong>relations</strong> cases (i.e. where<br />
there are issues of DV,<br />
abuse, danger to children,<br />
infringement on parental<br />
rights by third parties, or<br />
abuse of power because of<br />
parent’s poverty.)<br />
Call the most<br />
convenient Service<br />
Office or the tollfree<br />
number <strong>for</strong><br />
initial registration<br />
and phone<br />
screening.<br />
Income<br />
Guidelines<br />
At or under<br />
150% of the<br />
poverty line<br />
Sliding<br />
Scale/Fees<br />
No charge <strong>for</strong> <strong>legal</strong><br />
<strong>services</strong><br />
Restriction<br />
Assistance restricted<br />
to citizens,<br />
documented<br />
immigrants, and<br />
undocumented<br />
victims of violent<br />
crimes<br />
South Suburban<br />
Service Office<br />
Southside Service<br />
Office<br />
Westside/ West<br />
Suburban Service<br />
Office<br />
900 East 162nd St,<br />
Suite 101 South<br />
Holland, IL 60473<br />
(708)271-4950<br />
10 West 35th Street,<br />
4th Floor<br />
Chicago, IL 60616<br />
(312) 949-5390<br />
3333 W Arthington St<br />
Chicago, IL 60624<br />
(773) 321-7900<br />
* The federal poverty line is based on income and household size. In 2009, a family of 4 with an annual gross income of $22,050 is at 100% of the poverty line.<br />
** This chart is only <strong>for</strong> Domestic Relations <strong>legal</strong> <strong>services</strong>; the organizations included may provide <strong>services</strong> in other areas of law. This chart does not attempt to<br />
describe other <strong>legal</strong> <strong>services</strong> in other areas of the law.<br />
*** www.illinois<strong>legal</strong>aidonline.org provides high-quality <strong>legal</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation, attorney referrals, and pro bono contacts <strong>for</strong> all of Illinois.
<strong>Free</strong>/Low-<strong>cost</strong> Legal Services <strong>for</strong> Domestic Relations in <strong>Cook</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Compiled by Alicia Aiken and Jessica Rhoades, LAF (2/09) (Page 5 of 5)<br />
Name Contact Type of Cases Intake<br />
Procedure<br />
Legal Assistance<br />
Foundation of<br />
Metropolitan<br />
Chicago:<br />
Family Law Project<br />
DOJ Grant Project<br />
Victims of Crime<br />
Assistance Project<br />
Legal Assistance<br />
Foundation of<br />
Metropolitan<br />
Chicago:<br />
Pro Se Divorce<br />
Clinic<br />
Legal Assistance<br />
Foundation of<br />
Metropolitan<br />
Chicago:<br />
HIV Project<br />
111 W. Jackson, 3 rd Fl.<br />
Chicago, IL 60604<br />
Family law intake line:<br />
(312) 431-2255<br />
www.lafchicago.org<br />
111 W. Jackson, 3 rd Fl.<br />
Chicago, IL 60604<br />
Pro Se Clinic intake<br />
line:<br />
(312) 431-2101<br />
www.lafchicago.org<br />
111 W. Jackson, 3 rd Fl.<br />
Chicago, IL 60604<br />
HIV Project Intake<br />
(312) 347-8309<br />
www.lafchicago.org<br />
Divorce matters with<br />
significant issues of<br />
property, maintenance, or<br />
retirement benefits<br />
DOJ: Domestic <strong>relations</strong><br />
and related matters <strong>for</strong><br />
immigrant victims of DV<br />
VOCA:Orders of<br />
Protection <strong>for</strong> DV victims<br />
Monthly two part clinic<br />
(Span and Eng): how to<br />
complete simple divorces<br />
pro se, preparation of<br />
documents, courtroom<br />
practices, attorney<br />
consultation<br />
All types of <strong>domestic</strong><br />
<strong>relations</strong> matters <strong>for</strong> HIV<br />
positive <strong>Cook</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
residents<br />
Call Intake Line at<br />
(312) 431-2255<br />
Call 312-431-2101<br />
to register<br />
Call 312-347-8309<br />
to register<br />
Income<br />
Guidelines<br />
At or under<br />
150% of federal<br />
poverty line,<br />
(though the DOJ<br />
and VOCA grant<br />
projects can<br />
represent people<br />
over 150% of<br />
poverty line)<br />
At or under<br />
150% of the<br />
poverty line<br />
At or under<br />
300% of the<br />
poverty line<br />
Sliding<br />
Scale/Fees<br />
No charge <strong>for</strong> <strong>legal</strong><br />
<strong>services</strong><br />
No charge <strong>for</strong><br />
clinic<br />
No charge <strong>for</strong> <strong>legal</strong><br />
<strong>services</strong>.<br />
Restriction<br />
Assistance restricted<br />
to citizens,<br />
documented<br />
immigrants, and<br />
undocumented<br />
victims of violent<br />
crimes<br />
Assistance restricted<br />
to citizens,<br />
documented<br />
immigrants, and<br />
undocumented<br />
victims of violent<br />
crimes<br />
Must be HIV+;<br />
Same citizen and<br />
immigrant<br />
restrictions as LAF<br />
projects above<br />
Micah Legal Aid<br />
Clinic<br />
Chicago Seniors<br />
Project<br />
2804 W. Belmont,<br />
Chicago, IL<br />
773-463-6768<br />
www.micah<strong>legal</strong>aid.com<br />
Call Chicago Office of<br />
Senior Services<br />
312-744-4016<br />
Advice and referral on<br />
divorce, OP, custody and<br />
other <strong>domestic</strong> <strong>relations</strong><br />
cases<br />
Advice and referral on all<br />
<strong>domestic</strong> <strong>relations</strong><br />
matters, including direct<br />
referral to LAF projects<br />
<strong>for</strong> potential extended<br />
representation.<br />
Call 773-463-6768<br />
leave a message to<br />
begin intake, the<br />
call will be<br />
returned<br />
Call 312-744-4016<br />
Seniors Project<br />
intake specialist<br />
will return call<br />
after referral<br />
At or under<br />
150% of the<br />
poverty line<br />
No income or<br />
asset limitations<br />
No charge <strong>for</strong> <strong>legal</strong><br />
<strong>services</strong><br />
No fees<br />
Same citizen and<br />
immigrant<br />
restrictions as LAF<br />
projects above<br />
Age 60 or over and<br />
resident of Chicago;<br />
Same citizen and<br />
immigrant<br />
restrictions as LAF<br />
projects above<br />
* The federal poverty line is based on income and household size. In 2009, a family of 4 with an annual gross income of $22,050 is at 100% of the poverty line.<br />
** This chart is only <strong>for</strong> Domestic Relations <strong>legal</strong> <strong>services</strong>; the organizations included may provide <strong>services</strong> in other areas of law. This chart does not attempt to<br />
describe other <strong>legal</strong> <strong>services</strong> in other areas of the law.<br />
*** www.illinois<strong>legal</strong>aidonline.org provides high-quality <strong>legal</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation, attorney referrals, and pro bono contacts <strong>for</strong> all of Illinois.
* The federal poverty line is based on income and household size. In 2009, a family of 4 with an annual gross income of $22,050 is at 100% of the poverty line.<br />
** This chart is only <strong>for</strong> Domestic Relations <strong>legal</strong> <strong>services</strong>; the organizations included may provide <strong>services</strong> in other areas of law. This chart does not attempt to<br />
describe other <strong>legal</strong> <strong>services</strong> in other areas of the law.<br />
*** www.illinois<strong>legal</strong>aidonline.org provides high-quality <strong>legal</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation, attorney referrals, and pro bono contacts <strong>for</strong> all of Illinois.
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