Bankruptcy Assistance | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES - Civil Legal Aid
325 West Washington Street, Suite 100, Waukegan, IL 60085
Spanish Interpreter services available at no cost
Apply online or call for phone screening. Please have all court documents available when calling. Documents Required: - Court documents
No fee
Lake County, IL
Description
Offers legal representation in areas of civil law to low-income individuals and seniors. Legal matters include: Public Benefits: - Loss or denial of SSI, TANF, Veterans Benefits, SNAP (food stamps) Family Law: - Abuse or exploitation for persons facing domestic violence, elderly, children, and individuals with disabilities. - Divorce and related relief for persons facing domestic violence Housing Law: - Evictions and lock-outs - Foreclosure defense - Loss or denial of subsidized housing benefits - Loss or denial of essential public utilities - Substandard housing conditions cases that cannot be addressed by other agencies Health Care: - Loss or denial of medical or nursing home care - Loss or denial of medical benefits (Medicaid, Medicare) - Guardianships and Powers of Attorney Other income benefits where alternative representation is unavailable: - Loss or denial of unemployment insurance - Social Security Disability benefits Tax Law: - Disputes or audits with the IRS - Appeals and cases in court - Protection from Collection - Innocent Spouse Relief - Tax-related Identity Theft - State tax issues (if a related federal tax issue)
Date of Last Formal Update
06/03/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
What's Here
Providing organization
PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES
Nonprofit organization providing free legal aid in Lake County.
