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Free, Accessible, and Real Legal Aid for Chicago
For over 60 years, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) has been the pre-eminent pro bono civil legal aid provider in Chicago. With a dedicated staff and a pool of over 2,300 volunteer attorneys, CVLS is committed to providing free legal services to the city’s poor and working poor. If you urgently need an attorney but cannot afford one, CVLS offers help across a wide range of legal areas. Their mission is to ensure that a lack of funds does not prevent access to justice. They treat every client with the understanding and dignity they deserve, mobilizing Chicago’s legal community to stand by you, free of charge. ❤️
Chicago’s Most Comprehensive Legal Aid Provider
CVLS is unique in its ability to offer a vast range of free civil legal aid on an individual basis. Their volunteer attorneys, supported by experienced staff, handle cases in nearly every area of civil law. When you need to find an attorney for a family dispute, a housing issue, or a financial problem, CVLS has a program or clinic to help. They are recognized as the most comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective civil legal aid provider in Chicago. Key practice areas include:
- Divorce & Family Law Lawyers: Assisting with divorce, child support, parentage, custody, and guardianship cases.
- Adoption Lawyers: Helping families navigate the adoption process.
- Business & Real Estate Lawyers: Handling landlord/tenant disputes and mortgage foreclosure defense.
- Wills, Estate Planning & Probate Lawyers: Providing assistance with wills, advanced directives, and probate matters.
- Financial & IP Lawyers: Offering help with Chapter 7 bankruptcy and consumer problems. 💰
- Immigration Lawyers: Assisting with various immigration-related legal issues.
Justice Through Community and Volunteerism
The strength of CVLS lies in its vast network of volunteers and its deep community roots. They operate over 20 legal clinics hosted by community organizations and churches around the city, bringing legal aid directly to the neighborhoods that need it most. This community-based model makes their services accessible and approachable. The organization is a hub for pro bono work in Chicago, providing training, resources, and a wide variety of opportunities for attorneys to give back. If you are looking for legal help from an organization that is truly woven into the fabric of the city and dedicated to equal access to justice, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services is here for you. 🤝
Specializing In
Pro Bono Legal Services, Family Law, Landlord-Tenant Disputes, Foreclosure Defense, Guardianship, Immigration
Address & Location
Located directly across from the Daley Plaza in the active central portion of Chicago’s The Loop.
Building Location
This boutique office is situated in the 33 North Dearborn building, a 25-story Class A commercial office tower designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, just steps from Atwood restaurant and Citibank.
Suite Access
Walk into the building through the main entrance on North Dearborn Street, clear the lobby reception security desk, and take the elevators up to the 4th floor to access Suite 400.
Parking Details
While street parking is scarce, several nearby private and public underground and multi-storey parking garages offer paid parking options for clients.
Public Transit
Served by Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line (Loop Bound); nearest stop is at Washington.
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