General Legal Aid | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC. - Civil Legal Aid
Offers legal representation in areas of civil law to low-income individuals and seniors. Legal matters include: Public Benefits: - Loss or denial of SSI, TANF, Veterans Benefits, SNAP (food stamps) Family Law: - Abuse or exploitation for persons facing domestic violence, elderly, children, and individuals with disabilities. - Divorce and related relief for persons facing domestic violence Housing Law: - Evictions and lock-outs - Foreclosure defense - Loss or denial of subsidized housing benefits - Loss or denial of essential public utilities - Substandard housing conditions cases that cannot be addressed by other agencies Health Care: - Loss or denial of medical or nursing home care - Loss or denial of medical benefits (Medicaid, Medicare) - Guardianships and Powers of Attorney Other income benefits where alternative representation is unavailable: - Loss or denial of unemployment insurance - Social Security Disability benefits Tax Law: - Disputes or audits with the IRS - Appeals and cases in court - Protection from Collection - Innocent Spouse Relief - Tax-related Identity Theft - State tax issues (if a related federal tax issue)
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
06/03/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Physical Address
325 West Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
Hours
Service Hours Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Office is closed for lunch daily: Noon - 1:00 PM Telephone Counseling Hours Monday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Domestic Violence Legal Assistance Legal Helpline: Monday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website
Application process
Apply online or call for phone screening. Please have all court documents available when calling. Documents Required: - Court documents
Eligibility
Eligibility Factors: -Household income less than 125% of the federal poverty or 200% of the federal poverty level, if the household has certain qualifying expenses. Certain grants allow for assistance to some clients with higher income and/or assets criteria. - There can be no conflict of interest regarding the legal issue at hand. - Must live in the service area or have a legal problem in one of the counties served. - Must meet the citizenship or immigration requirements established by Congress. Persons fleeing domestic violence or trafficking are eligible regardless or immigration status (in matters addressing abuse). - Government regulations must not prohibit Prairie State Legal Services from handling your type of legal issue. - Legal issue must fall within the agency's established priorities.
Languages
Spanish Interpreter services available at no cost
Service area
Lake County, IL
Agency info
PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES INC
Center that offers legal services at varied locations