Catholic Charities Legal Services | Catholic Charities - Diocese of Springfield

1625 West Washington Street, Springfield, IL 62702

Eligibility

Open to anyone

Required documents

Varies by service
(800) 745-5194

Voice - Toll-Free

(217) 523-4551 ext. 119

Voice - Alternate Number

(217) 523-9201

Voice - Main Phone

Application process

Call for appointment

Fees

None

Service area

Cass County, IL
Christian County, IL
Menard County, IL
Morgan County, IL
Sangamon County, IL
Scott County, IL

Description

Assists people with little to no income in obtaining pro bono legal assistance from area lawyers and attorneys in specialized fields while also providing compassion, empathy, and a listening ear to all who come seeking help. Through the CCLS program, the program director matches a client's legal case with an area lawyer who has agreed to represent him/her in the court of law.

CCLS provides assistance in these areas:

-- Adoption.

-- Bankruptcy.

-- Child custody and support.

-- Debt elimination.

-- Employment.

-- Environmental issues.

-- Family Law.

-- Guardianship.

-- Immigration.

-- Landlord-tenant disputes.

-- Real estate transactions.

-- Social security benefits.

-- Traffic accidents.

-- Wills and probate.

Providing organization

Catholic Charities - Diocese of Springfield

Nonprofit agency serving, empowering, and advocating for individuals and families in need.

Catholic Charities Legal Services | Catholic Charities - Diocese of Springfield