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Full Resource Name:
PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC. - Criminal Records Help
Address
325 West Washington Street
Suite 100
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 662-6925
Hours:
Service Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Description:
Provides assistance for individuals impacted by incarceration and assists with criminal records relief. Services include:
- Criminal records sealing and expungement
- Healthcare waiver applications
- Licensing appeals
- Driver's license reinstatement
- Legal issues surrounding transportation
- Other legal barriers individuals face because of prior incarceration
Eligibility:
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.
Languages:
Spanish
Interpreter services available
Program Fees:
No fee.
Intake Process:
- All applicants will be screened.
- Persons in need of legal help must apply (unless unable due to age or disability).
- Have court papers or other important documents available, when you call.
Assistance will not be denied on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, political affiliation or belief, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Primary Program Phone
(847) 662-6925
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
325 West Washington Street
Suite 100
Waukegan, IL 60085
Mailing
325 West Washington Street
Suite 100
Waukegan, IL 60085
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Wishlist:
None
Volunteer Opportunities:
None
Date of Official Change:
September 18, 2023
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