Illinois Legal Aid and Lawyer Referral
This page provides information about Legal Aid and Lawyer Referral resources in Illinois.
Links are grouped by those that cover courts statewide, for multiple counties, and then by individual county.
Illinois - Statewide Courts Legal Aid
Illinois Consumer Protection
The Illinois Attorney General's Office offers information about consumer protection and various types of fraud. Complaint forms and topical publications may be downloaded.
Illinois Attorney Discipline Records
The Attorney Registration and Discipline Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois offers an online search of attorney discipline decisions and reports., a link to recently filed decisions and complaints, and rules governing lawyers and judges.
Illinois Lawyers
Search a directory of Illinois lawyers authorized to practice law, and a directory of lawyers not currently authorized to practice.
Free Illinois Legal Answers
Income-eligible residents without a lawyer can ask civil legal questions online and receive answers from an Illinois lawyer. The service is free; registration is required.
Illinois Free and Low-Cost Legal Assistance
Search by legal problem and zip code for organizations in your area that provide free or low-cost legal services, and for additional resources and forms related to your problem.
Complaints Against Illinois Attorneys
View information about misconduct complaints against attorneys, provided by the Attorney Registration and Discipline Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois, including instructions for filing a complaint, the effect on your legal rights, and forms.
Illinois Lawyer Referral and Directory
The Illinois State Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service by telephone and a search of member lawyers by type of practice, keyword, and name..
Complaints Against Illinois Judges
View information about complaints against Illinois judges, including procedure, answers to frequently asked questions, records of complaints filed, and a downloadable complaint form.
Illinois Public Defenders
View a directory of Illinois local Public Defender offices, which provide free criminal defense services to indigent defendants.
Illinois Multiple County Courts Legal Aid
Central and Southern Illinois Free Legal Services
Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation provides free civil legal services to low-income persons and senior citizens in 65 counties in central and southern Illinois. Office locations, types of cases and services, eligibility criteria, a grievance procedure, and links to additional online resources are included.
Northern Illinois Free Civil Legal Help
Prairie State Legal Services provides free civil legal services to low-income persons and senior citizens in 36 counties in northern Illinois. Office locations, types of cases and services, eligibility criteria, a grievance procedure, housing publications, and links to additional online resources are included.
Coles and Cumberland County Lawyers
View a directory of Coles-Cumberland Bar Association members.
Chicago Area Lawyer Referral and Legal Programs
The Chicago Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service serving Chicago and surrounding counties by telephone or online form. An initial consultation with a lawyer may be arranged for a nominal fee. Select the "Other Legal Help" menu item for links to an attorney fee dispute resolution program, Call-A-Lawyer, a senior citizen will program, and other special programs for the public.
Adams County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Adams County Public Defender
View information about the Adams County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile and mental health commitment cases.
Adams County Victim Help
The Adams County State's Attorney's Victim/Witness Program provides crime victims and witnesses with information about the criminal process and victims' rights, court accompaniment, case status notification, referrals, and assistance with restitution, protective orders, and victim's compensation applications. Links to forms and answers to frequently asked questions are provided.
Boone County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Boone County Bad Check Enforcement and Restitution
View information about the Boone County State's Attorney's Office Check Enforcement Program, including filing instructions, eligibility criteria, guidelines for merchants, forms, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Boone County Lawyers
Search a directory of Boone County Bar Association members by area of practice, or view the full directory in alphabetical order.
Boone County Public Defender
View information about the Boone County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile cases.
Bureau County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Bureau County Public Defender
View information about the Bureau County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants.
Carroll County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Carroll County Public Defender
View information about the Carroll County Public Defender office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile and mental health commitment cases.
Champaign County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Champaign County Lawyers
View a directory of Champaign County Bar Association members.
Champaign County Public Defender
View information about the Champaign County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile and mental health commitment cases.
Christian County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Christian County Public Defender
View information about the Christian County Public Defender office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile cases.
Clay County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Clay County Public Defender
View information about the Clay County Public Defender office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile cases.
Cook County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Chicago Area Free Civil Legal Assistance
CARPLS provides free civil legal advice, a free advice hotline, court-based self-help centers, and referrals to other legal aid providers.
Chicago Area Free and Low Cost Legal Services
The Chicago Legal Clinic offers sliding-scale legal services based on ability to pay, and provides information the types of cases it handles, its programs and services, and free services for some matters.
Chicago Area Low-Cost and Flexible Legal Assistance
The Justice Entrepreneurs Project offers low-cost, fixed-fee, and flexible a la carte legal assistance, and provides information about the types of cases it handles and an online application process.
Chicago Free Civil Legal Assistance
View information about free civil legal assistance available to low-income residents of Chicago and suburban Cook County.
City of Chicago Administrative Hearing Legal Assistance
View information about the Legal Aid Help Desk, which provides information and advice for parties involved in City of Chicago administrative hearings.
Cook County Bar Association Lawyers
View a directory of Cook County Bar Association members by practice area or by name in alphabetical order.
Cook County Consumer Protection
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office offers information about its Consumer Fraud Unit, including tips for consumers, instructions for filing a complaint, prosecution, and self-help resources.
Cook County Legal Assistance and Lawyer Referral
View information about free legal assistance available to low-income self-represented litigants in Cook County Circuit Court, including free courthouse help desks for various types of cases, free and low-cost legal aid programs, and law school clinics. View information about the In-Court Attorney Referral Program for criminal defendants who do not have an attorney when they first appear in court. View contact information for local, regional, and statewide lawyer referral programs.
Cook County North Suburban Bar Association Lawyers
View a directory of North Suburban Bar Association members.
Cook County Northwest Suburban Bar Association Attorney Referral
The Northwest Suburban Bar Association.offers a lawyer referral service by telephone, which includes an initial consultation with a lawyer for a nominal fee. Descriptions of various areas of the law are provided to help determine the type of lawyer you need.
Cook County Public Defender
View information about the Cook County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile, child protection, paternity, appeals, and traffic cases.
Cook County South Suburban Bar Association Lawyer Referral
The South Suburban Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service by telephone or online request form. Scroll down the page to find the online request form on the right side.
Cook County Southwest Bar Association Lawyers
View a directory of Southwest Bar Association lawyers by legal field.
Cook County Victim Help
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office provides crime victims and witnesses with information about the court process and victims' rights, court accompaniment, case status notification, counseling, and assistance with victim impact statements and applications for victim's compensation. For details, select the links for Automated Victim Notification, Financial Assistance for Victims and Families, Victim Rights, and Victim Witness Assistance.
Cook County West Suburban Bar Association Lawyers
Search a directory of West Suburban Bar Association members by legal category or name, or view the directory in alphabetical order
Crawford County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Crawford County Lawyers
View a roster of Crawford County bar members, provided by the Circuit Clerk's office.
DeKalb County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
DeKalb County Bad Check Restitution
View information about the DeKalb County State's Attorney's Office Bad Check Restitution Program, with a link to the report form and instructions.
DeKalb County Lawyers
View a directory of DeKalb County lawyers by area of practice or in alphabetical order.
DeKalb County Public Defender
View information about the DeKalb County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some family and juvenile cases.
DeKalb County Victim/Witness Help
The DeKalb County State's Attorney's Office Victim/Witness Program provides crime victims and witnesses with information about the criminal justice process, court accompaniment, case status notification, and assistance with forms.
Dupage County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
DuPage County Lawyer Referral
The DuPage County Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service by telephone or online request form, including a free initial consultation with a lawyer.
DuPage County Legal Assistance
DuPage County Legal Aid provides free civil legal assistance to income-eligible residents. An online application and information about case types and the application procedure are included.
DuPage County Public Defender
View information on the DuPage County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile and mental health commitment cases.
DuPage County Victim and Witness Help
The DuPage County State's Attorney's Office Victim Services Unit provides crime victims and witnesses with information about the criminal justice process, Orders of Protection, domestic violence, criminal complaints, and victims' rights; case status notification; court accompaniment; counseling; and assistance with restitution, victim impact statements, and victim compensation.
Effingham County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Effingham County Public Defender
View information about the Effingham County Public Defender's office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile cases.
Fayette County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Fayette County Public Defender
View information about the Fayette County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile cases.
Franklin County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Franklin County Bad Check Collection
View information about the Franklin County State's Attorney Bad Check Program, including eligibility criteria, filing instructions, and a downloadable complaint form.
Franklin County Public Defender
View information about the Franklin County Public Defender office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants.
Franklin County Victim Help
The Franklin County State's Attorney Victim Services Program provides crime victims with information about the court process and victims' rights, court accompaniment, case status notification, referrals, and assistance with victim impact statements and victim compensation applications.
Fulton County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Fulton County Public Defender
View information about the Fulton County Public Defender office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some mental health commitment proceedings.
Henry County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Henry County Lawyers
View a directory of Henry County lawyers by location.
Henry County Public Defender
View information about the Henry County Public Defender office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile cases.
Jackson County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Jackson County Bad Check Collection and Prosecution
View information about the Jackson County State's Attorney Bad Check Program, with a link to the required complaint form.
Jackson County Public Defender
View information about the Jackson County Public Defender office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile cases.
Jackson County Victim/Witness Help
The Jackson County State's Attorney's Office Victim Services Unit provides crime victims and witnesses with information about the court process and victims' rights, case status notification, referrals, and assistance with victim impact statements, victims' compensation applications, restitution, and protective orders.
Jersey County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Jersey County Lawyers
View a directory of Jersey County Bar Association members.
Jo Daviess County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Jo Daviess County Lawyers
View a directory of Jo Daviess County Bar Association members.
Jo Daviess County Public Defender
View information on the Jo Daviess County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile and mental health commitment cases. A link to the financial affidavit form is included.
Kane County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Kane County Bad Check Enforcement and Restitution
View information about the Kane County State's Attorney's Office Check Enforcement Program, including filing instructions, eligibility criteria, guidelines for merchants, forms, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Kane County Lawyer Finder
Search a directory of Kane County Bar Association members by name, type of practice, languages spoken, rates, appointment times, and location.
Kane County Legal Assistance
View information about free civil legal assistance programs offered by the Kane County Bar Association, including Ask a Lawyer Day, Lawyer in the Library, Lawyer in the Lobby (of Kane County Courthouse). Links to additional legal assistance resources are also provided. Select the "Public Services" menu item at the top of the page for links to the programs and resources.
Kane County Public Defender
View information about the Kane County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile and parental rights cases. Links to information about warrants and expungements are provided.
Kankakee County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Kankakee County Bad Check Enforcement and Restitution
View information about the Kane County State's Attorney's Office Bad Check Restitution Program, including filing instructions, eligibility criteria, guidelines for merchants, forms, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Kankakee County Lawyers
View a directory of Kankakee County Bar Association members.
Kankakee County Victim Help
The Kankakee County State's Attorney's Office Victim & Witness Division provides crime victims and witnesses with information about subpoenas and the criminal justice process, case status notification, referrals, emergency assistance, and assistance with victim impact statements, victim compensation applications, and restitution.
Kendall County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Kendall County Bad Check Resitution
View information about the Will County State's Attorney's Office Bad Check Restitution Program, including filing instructions, eligibility criteria, tips for merchants, a bad check crime report form, and a link to online filing.
Kendall County Lawyers
View a directory of Kendall County Bar Association members.
Kendall County Public Defender
View information about the Kendall County Public Defender's office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile and family cases.
Knox County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Knox County Public Defender
View information about the Knox County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile cases.
La Salle County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
LaSalle County Lawyers
View a directory of LaSalle County Bar Association members in alphabetical order or by area of practice.
LaSalle County Public Defender
View information about the LaSalle County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile and mental health commitment cases.
Lake County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Lake County Lawyers
Search a directory of Lake County lawyers by practice area.
Lake County Public Defender
View information about the Lake County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile cases.
Lake County Victim Help
The Lake County State's Attorney's Office provides crime victims and witnesses with information about the criminal justice process and victims rights, trial preparation, case status notification, counseling, referrals, and assistance with victim impact statements and application for victims' compensation. Links to brochures, additional resources, and information about ransomware and identity theft are also provided.
Lee County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Lee County Lawyers
View a directory of Lee County Bar Association members.
Lee County Public Defender
View information about the Lee County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and some juvenile cases.
Lee County Victim-Witness Help
The Lee County State's Attorney's Office provides crime victims and witnesses with information about the criminal justice process and victims' rights, case status notification, referrals, and assistance with restitution, Orders of Protection, victim impact statements, and victim compensation applications.
Logan County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Logan County Bad Check Enforcement and Restitution
View information about the Logan County State's Attorney's Office Bad Check Enforcement Program, including filing instructions, eligibility criteria, guidelines for merchants, forms, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Macon County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Macon County Bad Check Restitution
View information about the Macon County State's Attorney's Office Bad Check Restitution Program, including filing instructions, eligibility criteria, tips for merchants, a bad check crime report form, and a link to online filing.
Macon County Lawyers
View a directory of Decatur Bar Association members.
Macon County Victim-Witness Help
The Macon County State's Attorney's Office Victim-Witness Unit provides crime victims and witnesses with information about the criminal process, court accompaniment, referrals, and assistance with restitution and return of property.
Macoupin County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Macoupin County Lawyers
View a directory of Macoupin County Bar Association members.
Madison County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Madison County Attorneys
Search a directory of Madison County attorneys by name or specialty, or view the full directory in alphabetical order.
Madison County Bad Check Restitution
View information about the Madison County State's Attorney's Office Bad Check Restitution Program, including filing instructions, eligibility criteria, tips for merchants, a bad check crime report form, and a link to online filing.
Madison County Legal Advice
The Madison County Legal Advice Conference Center offers free legal advice clinics for low-income residents. Times, location, and appointment scheduling instructions are provided.
Madison County Public Defender
View information about the Madison County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants.
McDonough County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
McDonough County Public Defender
View information about the McDonough County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile cases. Information about expungements and DUIs is also provided.
McHenry County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
McHenry County Bad Check Enforcement and Restitution.
View information about the McHenry County State's Attorney's Office Check Enforcement Program, including filing instructions, eligibility criteria, guidelines for merchants, forms, and answers to frequently asked questions.
McHenry County Lawyers
Search a directory of McHenry County Bar Association members by area of law, area of expertise, and city.
McHenry County Public Defender
View information about the McHenry County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants.
McHenry County Victim/Witness Help
The Victim/Witness Coordinators of McHenry County State's Attorney's Office provide crime victims and witnesses with information about the criminal justice process and victims' rights, court accompaniment, case status notification, counseling, referrals, and assistance with restitution, victim impact statements, and victim's compensation applications.
McLean County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
McLean County Lawyers
View a directory of McLean County Bar Association members by name or practice area.
McLean County Public Defender
View information about the McLean County Public Defender office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile cases.
McLean County Victim-Witness Help
The McLean County State's Attorney's Victim Witness Program provides crime victims and witnesses with information about the criminal process, case status notification, and assistance with return of property and applications for victim's compensation.
Montgomery County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Montgomery County Public Defender
View information on the Montgomery County Public Defender office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile cases.
Ogle County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Ogle County Lawyers
View a directory of Ogle County Bar Association members.
Peoria County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Peoria County Bad Check Enforcement and Restitution
View information about the Peoria County State's Attorney's Office Bad Check Enforcement Program, including filing instructions, eligibility criteria, guidelines for merchants, forms, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Peoria County Public Defender
View information about the Peoria County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile and parental rights cases.
Pike County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Pike County Public Defender
View information about the Pike County Public Defender office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants.
Richland County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Richland County Lawyers
View a directory of Richland County Bar Association members.
Rock Island County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Rock Island County Lawyers
Search a directory of Rock Island County Bar Association members by name or area of practice.
Rock Island County Public Defender
View information on the Rock Island County Public Defender office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile and mental health commitment cases. A link to additional legal resources is provided.
Sangamon County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Sangamon County Lawyers
View a directory of Sangamon County Bar Association members by name or practice type.
Sangamon County Public Defender
View information on the Sangamon County Public Defender office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants.
Schuyler County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Schuyler County Public Defender
View contact information for the Schuyler County Public Defender office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants.
St. Clair County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
St. Clair County Lawyers
Search a directory of St. Clair County Bar Association members by name and area of practice.
Stephenson County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Stephenson County Public Defender
View information about the Stephenson County Public Defender office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants.
Tazewell County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Tazewell County Bad Check Restitution and Prosecution
View information about the Tazewell County State's Attorney's Bad Check Program, including filing instructions, eligibility criteria, tips for merchants, and a link to the complaint form.
Tazewell County Public Defender
View information about the Tazewell County Public Defender office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile cases.
Warren County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Warren County Public Defender
View information about the Warren County Public Defender office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants.
Washington County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Washington County Lawyers
View a directory of Washington County Bar Association members.
Whiteside County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Whiteside County Public Defender
View information about the Whiteside County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile and paternity cases.
Will County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Find a Will County Lawyer
The Will County Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service by online form. An initial consultation with a lawyer may be arranged for a nominal fee.
Will County Bad Check Restituion
View information about the Will County State's Attorney's Office Bad Check Restitution Program, including filing instructions, eligibility criteria, tips for merchants, a bad check crime report form, and a link to online filing.
Will County Public Defender
View information about the Will County Public Defender office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile cases.
Williamson County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Williamson County Public Defender
View information about the Williamson County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile cases.
Williamson County Victim/Witness Help
The Williamson County State's Attorney's Office provides crime victims and witnesses with information about the criminal process and victims' rights, court accompaniment, case status notification, referrals, and assistance with protection orders, victim impact statements, restitution, and application for victims' compensation.
Winnebago County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Winnebago County Lawyers
Search a directory of Winnebago County Bar Association members, or view the directory by lawyer or firm name in alphabetical order.
Winnebago County Public Defender
View information about the Winnebago County Public Defender office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile matters.
Woodford County - Courts Legal Aid Resources
Woodford County Public Defender
View information about the Woodford County Public Defender's Office, which provides free criminal defense services to indigent defendants, and in some juvenile cases.
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