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Eviction Prevention Assistance | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES - Civil Legal Aid

325 West Washington Street, Suite 100, Waukegan, IL 60085

Eligibility Factors: -Household income 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. - There can be no conflict of interest regarding the legal issue at hand. - Must live in the service area or have a legal problem in one of the counties served. - 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). - Government regulations must not prohibit Prairie State Legal Services from handling your type of legal issue. - Legal issue must fall within the agency's established priorities.
Service 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 Eviction Helpline Hours Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Domestic Violence Legal Helpline Monday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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

Providing organization

PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES

Nonprofit organization providing free legal aid in Lake County.