In Their Own Words:
Prairie State Legal Services is a not-for-profit corporation that provides free legal help to senior citizens and low-income persons in thirty-six counties in northern and central Illinois. It has service offices in Batavia, Bloomington, Carol Stream, Galesburg, Kankakee, Ottawa, Peoria, Rockford, Rock Island, Waukegan, and Joliet.
Throughout its history, Prairie State has focused on providing legal services to the most vulnerable groups in our society, the poor, the elderly, the physically and mentally disabled as well as other vulnerable people.
Prairie State charges no fees except for court filing costs. Prairie State Legal Services provides help to people regardless of race, creed, color, age, sex, disability or national origin.
Services are primarily provided by licensed attorneys. Paralegals also provide services in some offices. In-house volunteers, some of them attorneys are also an important part of the staff in some offices. In addition, many attorneys and law firms actively participate in pro bono programs, volunteering to represent persons in need.
What You Can Do:
Pro Bono Programs and Other Volunteer Opportunities – Information about the pro bono and other volunteer opportunities at Prairie State Legal Service
Make a Contribution – You can make contributions to the programs and services of Prairie State Legal Services through this site using a secure server.
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