Legal Resources
Center for Self-Representation
The 19th Judicial Circuit's Center for Self-Representation (CSR) website provides information and public resources, with a particular focus on individuals representing themselves in court (pro se litigants).
Illinois Legal Aid
A non-profit organization that uses technology to help people understand their legal options, make informed decisions, and represent themselves in court when a lawyer is out of reach.
- Illinois Legal Aid Online (PDF)
- Illinois Legal Aid Online - Get Legal Help (PDF)
- Illinois Legal Aid Website
Free Legal Aid
Provides civil legal services across Illinois to veterans, service members, National Guard, reservists, spouses, or dependents in need of civil legal aid. It is a network of more than 10 legal aid organizations and law school clinics.
New Leaf Illinois
A state-funded network of 20 non-profit organizations throughout the state that provide legal representation and other resources to help individuals seeking to expunge cannabis convictions from their records.
Access to Justice
The Access to Justice Commission was established by the Illinois Supreme Court to promote equal access to the civil court system for all.
HFS | Child Support Services
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services' Department of Child Support Services provides services to custodial and non-custodial parents by establishing paternity and establishing, enforcing and modifying child support obligations to strengthen families emotionally and financially.
Coalition Legal LLC
Coalition Legal is a non-profit that helps people expunge or seal eligible criminal records as authorized by Illinois law so they can re-integrate into society and gain access to employment, stable housing, and more.
Prairie State Legal Services
Prairie State Legal Services offers free legal services for low-income persons and those age 60 and over who have serious civil legal problems and need legal help to solve them. 11 office locations serve 36 counties in northern Illinois.
IL Court Help
IL Court Help is a free service from the Illinois Courts that connects you to the information you need to go to court.