Overview

Legal Aid Chicago represents people living in poverty and other vulnerable Cook County residents in civil legal matters at no charge. Its lawyers and support staff handle issues involving housing, public benefits, consumer debt, family safety, immigration and workers' rights. The nonprofit combines litigation, advice and community education, with an intake team that screens eligibility and directs clients to the appropriate practice group or partner organization. Donations and grants support its work, including funding from the Legal Services Corporation. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the organization also runs community clinics and court help desks to make legal advice easier to reach.