Legal Aid Chicago
Free civil legal help for Chicago-area veterans from Legal Aid Chicago, the legal-aid organization serving Chicago, IL. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (legalaidchicago.org), checked Aug 14, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Free civil legal servicesPeople living in poverty in Cook County.
- Free legal assistance in civil casesPeople living in Chicago and suburban Cook County.
Eligibility
Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (legalaidchicago.org), checked Aug 7, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Call Legal Aid Chicago's Client Screening Unit at 312-341-1070.
- Register by telephone.
- Complete the eligibility screening with the Client Screening Unit.
- Use English or Spanish during the phone menu and staff screening, if needed.
What to expect
All clients must be registered by telephone and screened for eligibility through the Client Screening Unit. The phone menu and staff communicate in English and Spanish.
Contact
Next step
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