Eviction Prevention Assistance | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES - Wednesday Walk-Ins Legal Services
325 West Washington Street, Suite 100, Waukegan, IL 60085
Must meet the following criteria:
- Must live in Lake County or have a legal problem within the county
-Household income must be 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.
- 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).
- There can be no conflict of interest regarding the legal issue at hand
- Government regulations must not prohibit Prairie State Legal Services from handling client's type of legal issue
- Legal issue must fall within the agency's established priorities
Service Hours
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Administrative 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
800-942-3940
Voice - Toll-Free Number
Interpreters services available
Visit during program hours. Anyone who arrives by 9:30 AM will be able to speak with an attorney. Documents Required: - Court documents
No fees
Lake County, IL
Description
Provides free legal advice on civil legal issues, such as: Housing: - Eviction/Foreclosure - Unsafe Conditions - Discrimination Public Benefits: - Social Security - SNAP - Medicare/Medicaid Safety: - Orders of Protection - Custody - Other Family Issues Stability: - Expungement - License Reinstatement - Employment Issues
Date of Last Formal Update
06/04/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
What's Here
Providing organization
PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES
Nonprofit organization providing free legal aid in Lake County.
