Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

ELDER LAW / LEGAL SERVICES

Woodlawn Legal Clinic AKArama Community Service Center 6220 S. Ingleside Ave., Chicago 312-431-2255 Walk-in Clinic 2nd Wednesday/mo 4:00pm - 6:00pm Austin Legal Clinic Hope Community Church 5900 W. Iowa St., Chicago Walk-in Clinic 4th Tuesday/mo 4:00pm - 6:00pm North Lawndale Legal Clinic UCAN 3605 W. Fillmore St., Chicago Walk-in Clinic 2nd Tuesday/mo 4:00pm - 6:00pm Veterans Legal Clinic For veterans, current service members & military families. 1141 S. California Ave., Chicago 312-347-8340 Walk-in Clinic 3rd Thursday/mo 12:00pm - 5:00pm and 820 S. Damen Ave., Chicago 312-347-8340 Walk-in Clinic 1st Thursday/mo 12:00pm - 5:00pm Eviction Defense Help Desk Walk-in help desks providing legal assistance with landlord/tenant issues, eviction defense, and document preparation. 708-232-4836

Markham Courthouse 16501 S. Kedzie Pkwy Markham Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm Rolling Meadows Courthouse DV Help Desk 2121 Euclid Avenue, Lower Level, Rolling Meadows 847-818-8900 Advocates from the Between Friends social service agency assist petitioners seeking Orders of Protection. Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Dirksen Courthouse Bankruptcy Help Desk 219 S. Dearborn St., Room 625, Chicago Consultants and help with legal paperwork. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am. 1st come, 1st serve up to 10 clients a day. Federal Court Help Desk Dirksen Courthouse 219 S. Dearborn St., 20th Floor, Chicago 312-435-5691 Loyola University of Chicago School of Law 25 E. Pearson St. Chicago, IL 60110 312-915-7120 www.luc.edu/law Links classroom study with hands-on experience. Advice and assistance with civil lawsuits. By appointment only.

Legal Aid Chicago 312-341-1070 www.legalaidchicago.org

Provides free legal assistance for people living in poverty in Chicago and suburban Cook County. Helps with Orders-of-Protection, custody & divorce involving domestic violence, elder abuse, bankruptcy, consumer fraud, public benefits, and more. Website has an online search engine that provides information and resources to assist in search for answers and advice from an attorney. Get help by applying through Illinois Legal Aid online: www. illinoislegalaidorg/get-legal-help or call 312-341-1070 Virtual Clinics - 312-423-5938 Get help in community at a help desk or legal clinic. Legal Aid Chicago partners with volunteer attorneys & community organizations to offer free community-based legal clinics and help desks inside federal & municipal courthouses including: Katten Legal Clinic Jose DeDiego Academy 1313 N. Claremont Ave. Chicago 312-423-5938 Walk-in Clinic 3rd Wednesday/mo 4:30pm - 6:30pm.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE & INFO

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Elder Law Probate, Small Estate & Trust Administration Estate Planning, Wills & Powers of Attorney Medicaid/Long Term Care Planning Special Needs Trusts Guardianship

WHITEHEADFINK ELDER LAW, LLC 6232 N. PULASKI RD., STE 404, CHICAGO, IL 773-906-5752 WWW.WHITEHEADFINK.COM

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