Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network | Illinois Equal Justice Foundation - Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network (IL-AFLAN)

Eligibility

Open to veterans, reservists, active military, or National Guard members, and their spouses or dependents; Must be at or below 80% of Chicago Area Median Income (applies statewide); No dishonorable discharges; Spouse or dependent cannot use services in legal action adverse to veteran/service member

Required documents

Any documents related to the legal question

Voice - Main Phone

Voice - Hot-Line

Application process

Call the hotline to speak with an attorney; Calls may last 20-30 minutes

Fees

None

Service area

Other Information

Special Programs

Military Connected

Description

Free legal aid for low income veterans, active military, reserve, and National Guard members, and their spouses and dependents who meet income guidelines. Assists with civil legal cases such as family, housing, and consumer law issues as well as military specific issues such as VA benefits appeals and Discharge Upgrades.

Legal issue needs to be resolved in Illinois, but the person can reside or be stationed anywhere. For VA issues, the VA facility that is providing treatment or is part of the dispute should be in Illinois or the client should reside in Illinois.

The Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network (IL-AFLAN) is a statewide hotline and network of legal support services for current and former military members and their families with low to moderate incomes. Helps with discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, and civil legal problems like family, housing, and consumer issues.

What's Here

General Legal Aid

Providing organization

Illinois Equal Justice Foundation - Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network (IL-AFLAN)

Funds civil legal aid programs across the state, ensuring all residents have equal access to the justice system.