CATHOLIC CHARITIES LEGAL SERVICES | CATHOLIC CHARITIES - DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD

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.

Physical Address

1625 West Washington Street, Springfield, IL 62702

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 2 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 2 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 2 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 2 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 2 pm;

Application process

Call for appointment

Fee

None

Required documents

Varies by service

Eligibility

Open to anyone

Languages

English

Service area

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

Agency info

CATHOLIC CHARITIES - DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD

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