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)

Eligibility:

Lake County residents with household size and income less than 125% of the Federal Poverty Level or 200% of the Federal Poverty Level if household has certain qualifying expenses

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Apply online or call

Documents Required:
Income information

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

Financial donations are accepted

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteer Opportunities are available

Date of Official Change:

April 1, 2026

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