ILLINOIS ARMED FORCES LEGAL AID NETWORK | ILLINOIS ARMED FORCES LEGAL NETWORK
Provides civil legal services across Illinois for low income military personnel, veterans, and their families. Common areas of legal assistance include discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and civil legal problems like Family, Housing, and Consumer issues. IL-AFLAN is a network comprised of over 10 legal aid organizations and law school clinics. When calling, be prepared to speak with an attorney (That is, set aside enough time to discuss case and have any relevant documents present).
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
09/09/2024
Data provided by
PATH Inc. 211
Fee
No fees.
Eligibility
- Must be active duty military, veteran, retired military, national guard, reserves, or spouse or dependent of the preceding. - Clients do not need to be residing in Illinois, but their legal problem must have a connection to Illinois to receive services. - Spouse or dependent cannot take legal action adverse to veteran/active duty/reserve/guard/etc. - Must make 80% of Chicago Area Median Income or less for family size (applies across state).
Service area
Illinois
Agency info
ILLINOIS ARMED FORCES LEGAL NETWORK