The Chicago Bar Foundation does not provide legal assistance.

If you are unable to afford legal representation and reside in Illinois, please visit:

If you live in the Chicagoland area, other helpful resources include:

The CBF guide Where to Go for Legal Assistance in or around Chicago.

For legal advice, assistance or referrals to legal aid organizations, contact CARPLS at 312-738-9200.

For referrals to fee-based lawyers, use The Chicago Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service.

If you reside outside of Illinois:

Visit the American Bar Association’s Division of Legal Services for state by state referrals and information.