Legal Aid

Legal Issues Related to Coronavirus

If you are having legal issues surrounding the Covid-19 crisis, click HERE.

There you can find information on the following topics:

• Court cases
• Work
• Housing
• Healthcare
• Public benefits
• Consumer scams
• Driver's licenses and IDs
• Taxes
• Traffic tickets and towing
• Parenting time
• Signing documents
• Student loans 

Care Center Legal Aid is currently closed due to coronavirus. Check back for updates.

If you have questions regarding a legal matter, the Care Center can help by providing trusted attorneys who can get you started on the right path. Attorneys are are available to evaluate your situation, answer questions and direct you to additional resources if needed, free of cost.

• One-on-one Legal Consultations are available on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Consultations are on a walk-in basis only. Please see the Welcome Desk if you would like to meet with an attorney. We recommend arriving 60 to 90 minutes before opening, as there are limited sessions available.
• Immigration Consultations are available by appointment only. You can make an appointment in person at the Welcome Desk during any Care Center open hours.

Please note:

• You will meet privately with an attorney at no cost to you.
• When possible, the attorney will give you immediate advice on potential solutions to your problem.
• If additional help is needed, you will be referred to organizations that offer specialized legal or social services, or to capable lawyers who may be willing to assist you at no charge or at a reduced fee.
• The attorney you meet with at the Care Center will not represent you long-term and cannot accompany you to court. Their role is to offer legal counsel and if necessary, referrals to additional help.
• Please bring a photo ID and proof of your address, current within 30 days, such as a utility bill, mortgage statement, piece of mail, etc...

Please visit Illinois Legal Aid Online to start learning about your area of legal need. Click HERE.

For questions, email legalservices@willowcreek.org.