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Tenant Rights Information/Counseling | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES - Wednesday Walk-Ins Legal Services

325 West Washington Street, Suite 100, Waukegan, IL 60085

Eligibility
Must meet the following criteria:
  • Must live in Lake County or have a legal problem within the county
-Household income must be less than 125% of the federal poverty or 200% of the federal poverty level, if the household has certain qualifying expenses. Certain grants allow for assistance to some clients with higher income and/or assets criteria.
  • Must meet the citizenship or immigration requirements established by Congress. Persons fleeing domestic violence or trafficking are eligible regardless or immigration status (in matters addressing abuse).
  • There can be no conflict of interest regarding the legal issue at hand
  • Government regulations must not prohibit Prairie State Legal Services from handling client's type of legal issue
  • Legal issue must fall within the agency's established priorities
Hours
Service Hours Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Administrative Hours Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
847-662-6925
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Primary Contact Number

800-942-3940
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Toll-Free Number

Languages
Interpreters services available
Application process
Visit during program hours. Anyone who arrives by 9:30 AM will be able to speak with an attorney. Documents Required:
  • Court documents
Fees
No fees
Service area
Lake County, IL
Provides free legal advice on civil legal issues, such as: Housing:
  • Eviction/Foreclosure
  • Unsafe Conditions
  • Discrimination
Public Benefits:
  • Social Security
  • SNAP
  • Medicare/Medicaid
Safety:
  • Orders of Protection
  • Custody
  • Other Family Issues
Stability:
  • Expungement
  • License Reinstatement
  • Employment Issues
Date of Last Formal Update
06/04/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Providing organization
PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES PSLS
Nonprofit organization providing free legal aid in Lake County.