ILLINOIS ARMED FORCES LEGAL AID NETWORK | ILLINOIS ARMED FORCES LEGAL NETWORK (IL-AFLAN)
Provides civil legal services across Illinois for low income military personnel, veterans, and their families. Common areas of legal assistance include discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and civil legal problems like Family, Housing, and Consumer issues. IL-AFLAN is a network comprised of over 10 legal aid organizations and law school clinics. When calling, be prepared to speak with an attorney (That is, set aside enough time to discuss case and have any relevant documents present).
Categories
Physical Address
Hours
Mon 9 am - 4:30 PM ; Tue 9 am - 4:30 PM ; Wed 9 am - 4:30 PM ; Thu 9 am - 4:30 PM ; Fri 9 am - 4:30 PM ;
Website
Application process
Call to schedule a call back, if call volume is unusually high, the caller will be able to schedule a call-back after ten minutes of waiting. The hotline will conduct an intake and legal triage by an attorney. If more services are needed, a referral will be made to a legal provider that is part of IL-AFLAN. There are 13 legal aid providers who are part of the network. They maintain dozens of sites and offices. Clients should call the hotline, and the hotline will help them find a site if needed
Fee
None
Required documents
Proof of military service
Eligibility
Must be active-duty military, veteran, retired military, national guard, reserves, or spouse or dependent of the preceding, clients do not need to be residing in Illinois, but their legal problem must have a connection to Illinois to receive services, spouse or dependent cannot take legal action adverse to veteran/active duty/reserve/guard, must make 80% of Chicago Area Median Income or less for family size (applies across state)
Languages
English
Service area
Illinois
Agency info
ILLINOIS ARMED FORCES LEGAL NETWORK (IL-AFLAN)
Provides civil legal services across Illinois for low income military personnel, veterans, and their families.