Prairie State Legal Services - Peoria Office
Free civil legal help for Peoria-area veterans from Prairie State Legal Services - Peoria Office, the legal-aid organization serving Peoria, IL. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (pslegal.org), checked Aug 14, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
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- Legal Aid Through IL-AFLANServes Illinois veterans and military members needing free legal help with discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals and civil legal issues.
- Free legal helpServes people who need it most and can afford it least.
Eligibility
Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (pslegal.org), checked Aug 7, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Open the Apply Online option under Get Help.
- Complete the online intake system hosted on the Illinois Legal Aid Online website.
- If needed, use the office list to contact a PSLS office, including Peoria, for help getting started.
What to expect
The site states the Apply Online button redirects you to the Illinois Legal Aid Online website, where PSLS hosts its online intake system.
Contact
Next step
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Source: Stateside Legal, a Pine Tree Legal Assistance project for the military community. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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