for qualifying groups or individuals
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
WHO WE SERVE:
Education equity
Hate crime
Housing discrimination
Voting rights
Individuals or groups wishing to pursue litigation in:
Nonprofits and small businesses serving communities of color who are seeking:
Legal advice for routine operational matters.
Direct legal representation in non-litigation cases.
We are unable to help with :
employment or worker’s compensation cases for individuals
evictions
divorces
probate
bankruptcy
criminal cases
custody
You can request legal help for these matters here:
CARPLS: 312-738-9200
Legal Aid Chicago: 312-341-1070
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS): 312-332-1624
PROGRAM & CONTACT INFORMATION
ISSUE
Education
CARPLS’ Legal Aid Hotline
312-738-9200
Voting
Midwest Voting Rights Program
312-738-9200
Housing
CARPLS Legal Aid Hotline
312-630-9744
Nonprofits & Small Businesses
Our legal aid programs for nonprofits and small businesses serve specific types of organizations; see below for eligibility criteria.
In addition to our client services, we also maintain a library of resources that explain basic legal issues for nonprofits and small businesses; this information is a good starting place and may provide answers to your questions.
GET STARTED :
Go to our program webpage:
1.
Read our ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.
2.
If you believe your nonprofit or small business is eligible for our free legal services, complete the LEGAL REQUEST INQUIRY FORM.
3.
If you are eligible for our services, A MEMBER OF OUR STAFF WILL REACH OUT TO YOU to further screen your eligibility and legal need.
If you are not eligible, a member of our staff will direct you to self-help resources and/or other organizations that might provide support.
4.
QUESTIONS?
Send us a message - probonoworks@clccrul.org
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights cannot offer legal guidance unless the organization has accepted your case.
Please note that we do not accept walk-ins at our office.