Our Community

More than 1.3 million Cook County residents are living at or near poverty, unable to pay for often critical legal help.

There are only about 300 full-time legal aid attorneys to help them.

Our Profession

There is a huge gap in access to civil legal assistance for the low-income and disadvantaged people who most need the protections of our justice system.

This is our common cause as lawyers, and we as a legal community can do something about it.

Our Foundation

Through grants, advocacy, pro bono and partnerships, the CBF takes a system-wide approach to increasing the availability of legal assistance for those most in need.

Thanks to your support, we’re making a real difference.

You Make It Possible

Connect with your community through the CBF to make a difference in this vital cause.