Self Representation Assistance | NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT - Center for Self Representation

Offers information and public resources for people representing themselves in court. Services include: - Procedural information: Provides information about local and state court rules and laws on civil and criminal court procedures. - Legal assistance: Provides answers for basic questions about court forms. - Community resources: Provides information on agencies that provides legal advice, lawyer referrals, or social services. - Forms and instructions written for those who choose to represent themselves in their own court matters Areas covered by the center include: - Domestic Abuse - Family/Divorce and Guardianship of Minors - Mortgage Foreclosure - Name Changes for Adults and Minors - Probate Court - Small Claims - Evictions

Date of Last Formal Update

07/16/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Physical Address

18 North County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Voice

847-377-2800

Primary Program Phone

Application process

Visit during program hours or visit website for assistance Documents Required: - None

Fee

Fees vary, depending on services

Eligibility

Must be individuals representing themselves in court

Languages

Spanish

Service area

Lake County, IL

Agency info

NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT

Court that offers general legal services.