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NIU Criminal Defense Clinic | NIU College of Law - Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic

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Resource Name:NIU Criminal Defense Clinic | NIU College of Law - Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic

address

401 West State Street, Suite 600, Rockford, IL 61101

Eligibility

Must be charged with a criminal misdemeanor offense in Winnebago County, Illinois and meet income guidelines, acceptance based on availability of law students and clinic resources

Required documents

None

Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-12 pm and 1 pm-4:30 pm
(815) 962-9980

Voice

·

Main Phone

(815) 520-2874

Voice

·

Alternative Phone

Application process

Client must be screened for eligibility and meet income guidelines

Fees

None, however, clients are responsible for court costs and fees

Service area

Rockford, IL

Provides legal representation to individuals charged with a criminal misdemeanor offense in Winnebago County, Illinois.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/11/2025

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

What's Here

Providing organization

NIU College of Law - Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic

Offers law students to provide legal advice and referrals, where appropriate, to community members.