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Legal Aid Chicago's Impact in 2023

224
Full-time attorneys, staff, and fellows
178,853
Hours logged for client cases
23,905
Individuals impacted by our services
$22,000
Dollars in financial impact per client
$36,944,000
Dollars in increased assets, income and reduced debt to clients

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Legal Aid Chicago provides free civil legal services to people living in poverty in Cook County.  All clients must be registered by telephone and screened for eligibility through our Client Screening Unit at 312-341-1070.

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