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In 2021, our client, a survivor of domestic violence, was wrongfully denied a Plenary Order of Protection; despite her abuser, a trained in MMA … Continued

Director of Pro Bono and Community Partnerships, Melissa O. Picciola, receives the Supreme Court of Illinois’ Jeffrey D. Coleman Access to Justice Award. This … Continued

It’s with deep sorrow that we announce that Richard T. Cozzola, Legal Aid Chicago’s Supervising Attorney of Training, passed away on Saturday, April 16, … Continued

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: From Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing (LCBH) April 5, 2022, Chicago, IL – Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing (LCBH) today announced it will … Continued

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: From the office of Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) March 30, 2022, SPRINGFIELD, … Continued

Legal Aid Chicago focuses on particularly vulnerable populations including seniors and veterans. Kevin is a U.S. Army veteran and a single father to his … Continued

Legal Aid Chicago focuses on accessing and protecting benefits for basic human needs. Over 25% of Legal Aid Chicago’s clients are people with disabilities. … Continued

Legal Aid Chicago works to help survivors of violence and trafficking begin new lives. Legal Aid Chicago attorneys, specializing in several different areas of … Continued

Legal Aid Chicago advocates for the safety and well-being of families in Cook County. We handle an array of cases involving personal safety and … Continued

Legal Aid Chicago focuses on cases that protect safe and affordable housing for tenants and homeowners, including preventing eviction or termination from subsidized housing, … Continued

Legal Aid Chicago works to ensure that low-wage Chicagoland workers receive the equitable support that they deserve. We help our clients receive unemployment insurance … Continued