Legal

Legal aid for income-eligible clients through CASL and volunteer partners.

CASL partners with Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS), volunteer attorneys, and interpreters to offer legal assistance on a range of issues. Eligibility is based on household income and residency. We can assist with:

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Immigration

Help with applications, renewals, and adjustment of status.

Employment

Support with wage disputes, wrongful termination, and workplace rights.

Landlord/Tenant Disputes

Assistance with eviction, lease issues, and unsafe housing conditions.

Consumer Debt

Guidance on managing debt, responding to collection actions, and understanding your rights.

Administrative Matters

Help with public benefits appeals and navigating government systems.

Estate Planning

Support with wills, powers of attorney, and advance directives.

Guardianship

Assistance with legal guardianship for minors or adults with disabilities.

Divorce

Help with filing and understanding your legal options.

Domestic Violence Support

Legal aid for orders of protection and custody or housing concerns.

Crime Victim Support

Guidance on victim compensation and navigating the justice system.

Volunteer Attorneys Needed

Support access to justice. Volunteer attorneys needed for flexible roles and pro bono clinics held six times a year, every other month.

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Seeking Volunteer Interpreters

Help bridge language gaps. We are looking for volunteer Mandarin and Cantonese interpreters and translators to support remote and in-person legal services.