Legal Assistance

Between Friends offers free legal clinics in which domestic violence survivors meet with volunteer family law attorneys who provide legal advice. In these one-on-one consultations, attorneys answer questions about Orders of Protection, divorce proceedings, child support, child custody, and other family law and immigration issues.

Date of Last Formal Update

10/24/2023

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211 Metro Chicago

Location

P.O. Box 608548, Chicago, IL 60660

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

If you live in Chicago, call (773) 274-5232. Chicago's Domestic Violence Courthouse is located downtown at 555 W. Harrison St. If you live in the Northwest Suburbs, call (847) 818-8900. The Rolling Meadows Courthouse is located at 2121 Euclid Ave.

Languages

Spanish

English

Service area

Chicago, IL

Agency info

Between Friends

Between Friends is a nonprofit agency dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic violence and building a community free of abuse. They offer comprehensive services to individuals who are in abusive relationships. Additionally, Between Friends provides counseling services to youth/adolescents experiencing Teen Dating Violence and Domestic Violence at home. These services are all free of charge, including a 24-hour crisis line, counseling, and legal assistance