AKA:

PSLS

Description:

Provides free legal aid to assist with criminal record expungement and sealing. Helps with other legal matters that remove barriers to employment, education, and housing.

Eligibility:

Must meet the following criteria:
- Must live in Lake County or have a legal problem within the county
-Household income must be 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.
- 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).
- There can be no conflict of interest regarding the legal issue at hand
- Government regulations must not prohibit Prairie State Legal Services from handling client's type of legal issue
- Legal issue must fall within the agency's established priorities

Languages:

- Spanish
- Interpreter services available

Program Fees:

No fees

Intake Process:

Apply online or call for phone screening. Please have all court documents available when calling.

Documents Required:
- Court documents

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Date of Official Change:

May 5, 2025

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