Public Interest Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: Will you represent me for free or on a reduced fee basis?

    A: Although there is only so much one firm can do, we do handle some matters for qualified clients on a pro bono or reduced fee basis. We strongly believe that law firms have a responsibility to the community and should therefore devote time to work which improves our community's quality of life and helps those who may be struggling through difficult times. Cases we handle on such a basis (as time permits), include the following:


    We represent clients on a pro bono basis who are qualified by the DuPage Legal Assistance Foundation and who are referred to us by that organization. We also represent clients on a pro bono basis who are qualified and referred to us by Lawyers for the Creative Arts or through the DuPage County Bar Association's Public Interest Commission and Public Interest Law Initiative.


    We also represent not-for-profit theater companies on a reduced fee basis, providing business counseling and related assistance to developing theaters in the Chicago area.


  • Q: If I can't afford a lawyer but have a problem you can't help with, is there somewhere else I can look to find pro bono assistance?

    Illinois residents have access to Illinois Legal Aid Online, a program that provides a great many on-line resources, including the ability to ask legal questions of lawyers through email. Visit Illinois Legal Aid Online or Illinois Free Legal Answers.

  • Do you know of any specific references in DuPage County?

    If you live in DuPage County,  you probably want to start with the DuPage Legal Assistance Foundation which may be reached at (630) 653-6212 or through their website at dupagelegalaid.org.  They can help you determine whether you qualify for free legal aid or whether you may at least be qualified for assistance on a reduced fee basis through the DuPage County Bar Association's "Modest Means Program. Another group worth checking out is Prairie State Legal Services, which maintains a DuPage County office. 



  • Do you know of any specific resources in Cook County?

    In Cook County, there are a number of programs through which attorneys are available to assist in matters involving such issues as landlord/tenant, divorce, employment, government benefits, debts and foreclosures.  The Chicago Bar Association provides a listing which you can get at yls@chicagobar.org. Some of the primary legal services providers they may refer you to include:


        The Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago handles all matters except class actions, criminal, environmental, real estate, probate and tax. Their general intake number is (312) 341-1070.


        Chicago Volunteer Legal Services has many neighborhood offices, and handles all matters except criminal, civil rights and environmental. They can be reached at (312) 332-1624.


        Chicago Legal Clinic has offices in Pilsen, Roseland, Austin and South. Their number is (773) 731-1762. They handle all issues except civil rights, immigration and tax. They can help you even if you do not qualify for free services by giving you services based on the amount you can pay.


        The Legal Aid Bureau handles only family law matters. Their number is (312) 986-4200.


        For residents of suburban Cook County, assistance is available through Cook County Legal Assistance at (847) 475-3703.

  • Are there any resources for veterans?

    The Public Interest Law Initiative is working with lawyers to provide assistance state wide. Their work is being done with the Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network.  In DuPage County, we're proud of the efforts of DuPage Legal Aid's Veterans Initiative Program, which is working with PILI and the Legal Aid Network to provide those services in this community (as described in the video below).  

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