NIU Criminal Defense Clinic | NIU College of Law - Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic
401 West State Street, Suite 600, Rockford, IL 61101
Eligibility
Must be charged with a criminal misdemeanor offense in Winnebago County, Illinois and meet income guidelines, acceptance based on availability of law students and clinic resources
Required documents
None
(815) 520-2874
Voice·
Alternative Phone
(815) 962-9980
Voice·
Main Phone
Email[email protected]
Application process
Client must be screened for eligibility and meet income guidelines
Fees
None, however, clients are responsible for court costs and fees
Service area
Rockford, IL
Provides legal representation to individuals charged with a criminal misdemeanor offense in Winnebago County, Illinois.
Date of Last Formal Update
08/11/2025
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
What's Here
Providing organization
NIU College of Law - Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic
Offers law students to provide legal advice and referrals, where appropriate, to community members.