PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES - Wednesday Walk-Ins Legal Services

Address

325 West Washington Street
Suite 100
Waukegan, IL 60085

(800) 942-3940

www.pslegal.org

Service Hours
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Administrative 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

Description:

Provides free legal advice on civil legal issues, such as:

Housing:
- Eviction/Foreclosure
- Unsafe Conditions
- Discrimination

Public Benefits:
- Social Security
- SNAP
- Medicare/Medicaid

Safety:
- Orders of Protection
- Custody
- Other Family Issues

Stability:
- Expungement
- License Reinstatement
- Employment Issues

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:

Interpreters services available

Program Fees:

No fees

Intake Process:

Visit during program hours. Anyone who arrives by 9:30 AM will be able to speak with an attorney.

Documents Required:
- Court documents

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Toll-Free Number

(800) 942-3940

Primary Contact Number

(847) 662-6925

Address Listings

Mailing

325 West Washington Street
Suite 100
Waukegan, IL 60085

Physical (Primary)

325 West Washington Street
Suite 100
Waukegan, IL 60085

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Date of Official Change:

June 3, 2025

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