Veterans Legal Clinics

Free legal clinics for assistance on public benefits, including VA benefits, discharge upgrades and character of discharge reviews, and VA debt. For other civil legal aid issues, they offer advice and referrals during the appointment and screen for extended representation by Legal Aid Chicago staff.The clinics are hosted at:Jesse Brown VA Medical Center: 820 S. Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60612VA's Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC): 1141 South California Avenue Chicago, IL 60612

Date of Last Formal Update

Unknown

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211 Metro Chicago

Location

120 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60603

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm;

Application process

To schedule an appointment, please call (312) 347-8340 or email [email protected]. Please leave your name, phone number, and legal issue.

Eligibility

For veterans, current service members, and military families whose income is at or below 80% Chicago Area-Median Income ($49,950 for a household of 1, $57,050 for a household of 2, etc.).

Languages

English

Spanish

Service area

Cook county, IL

Agency info

Legal Aid Chicago

Legal Aid Chicago seeks justice for people living in poverty. Through litigation and advocacy, their team of full-time lawyers and staff fight to secure individual rights to affordable housing, basic healthcare, fair working conditions, protection from abuse, and economic stability. Legal Aid Chicago resolves critical legal problems, strengthens the social safety net in our community, and ensures that people living in poverty have a voice in the justice system.