ILLINOIS ARMED FORCES LEGAL AID NETWORK | ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION
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.
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Physical Address
Address Confidential, Chicago, IL 60601
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 the hotline; be prepared to speak with an attorney for 20-30 minutes
Fee
None
Required documents
Any documents related to the legal question
Eligibility
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 can't use services in legal action adverse to veteran/service member
Languages
English, Spanish
Agency info
ILLINOIS EQUAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION
Funds civil legal aid programs across the state, ensuring all residents have equal access to the justice system.