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Our team of trusted attorneys is here to navigate your legal issues. Attorneys offer one-to-one legal counsel and referrals.
Make an appointment with the Legal Aid Clinic below. Walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis. A non-refundable scheduling fee of $15 is required.
About Legal Aid
- Attorneys do not represent individuals in court.
- Attorneys do not counsel on immigration issues; please see the list of resources below.
- A non-refundable scheduling fee of $15 is required to schedule your appointment. Walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis as space allows, and appointments can only be scheduled one week in advance.
- Guests who miss their appointment(s) are blocked from returning for legal counsel for 6 months. If you must cancel, please email [email protected] or call 224-512-1285.
Legal Resources
Administer Justice – (855) 818-4554
Immigration Resources
The Care Center does not offer legal counsel for immigration issues. Please consult the following resources.
Print/Digital Resources
All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The ILRC’s Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home. The Care Center offers red cards, free of charge, for individuals with questions about their rights and protections.
Know Your Rights and What Immigrant Families Should Do Now
It’s important for everyone to know their rights if approached by an immigration (ICE) agent as well as how families can best prepare for something happening. This resource provides practical tips for things immigrant families can do now to prepare as well as information on rights everyone has in the United States, regardless of immigration status.
Free or Low-Cost Immigration Assistance
The following list of non-profit organizations provide free or low cost immigration assistance.
Phone
1-855-HELP-MY-FAMILY (1-855-435-7693)
Call the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) Family Support Hotline.
Aurora: (630) 906-9546 or (630) 246-4405
Chicago: (773) 583-9191
DuPage: (630) 462-7660
(630) 580-0022
This hotline number is for people who have brief questions regarding immigration. Please do not call the number if you are a current client of World Relief Chicagoland Immigration Legal Services, contact your legal representative. This is for general information and will not take the place of a full consultation.
Hotline is open for calls each Tuesday from 1–3 p.m.