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Prairie State Legal Services

Address

31W001 East North Avenue
Suite 200
West Chicago, IL 60185

(630) 690-2130

www.pslegal.org

AKA:

PSLS

Description:

Provides free legal assistance to low-income persons and those age 60 and over.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Languages:

Spanish, English

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

January 8, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

31W001 East North Avenue
Suite 200
West Chicago, IL 60185

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Intake

(630) 690-2130

Fax

(630) 690-2279

Foreclosures

(888) 966-7757

Intake Toll-free

(800) 690-2130

IRS/Tax Matters

(855) 829-7757

Other Legal Matters for Persons 59 Years and Younger

(800) 531-7057

Other Legal Matters for Persons 60 Years and Older

(888) 965-7757

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Description

Helps with cases addressing the loss or denial of SSI, TANF, Veterans Benefits or SNAP (food stamps), as well as Medicaid or Medicare and health-care services.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Eligibility

Resident of DuPage, DeKalb, Kane and Kendall counties; Meets income guidelines OR are over the age of 60; Caregivers of any age who are caring for a child 18 or under.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

(1) Call the Intake number during listed hours for services to complete a phone assessment (2) Have documentation available as it relates to the case you are calling about (3) Calls are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. There will be a wait.

Languages

Spanish, English

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Illinois
    • Dekalb County
      • Dupage County
        • Kane County
          • Kendall County

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          800-690-2130
          Type:
          Voice/Toll-Free
          Name:
          Intake Toll-free
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-1000) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          Help for individuals seeking expungements and sealing criminal records, restoring driver’s licenses, and removing other barriers to employment, education and housing

          Hours

          Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

          Eligibility

          Resident of DuPage, DeKalb, Kane and Kendall counties; Meets income guidelines OR are over the age of 60; Caregivers of any age who are caring for a child 18 or under.

          Fees

          None

          Intake Procedure

          (1) Call the Intake number during listed hours for services: (i) Call to complete a phone assessment (ii) Have documentation available as it relates to the case you are calling about (iii) Calls are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. There will be a wait.

          Languages

          Spanish, English

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Illinois
            • Dekalb County
              • Dupage County
                • Kane County
                  • Kendall County

                  Telephone Numbers

                  Number:
                  800-690-2130
                  Type:
                  Voice/Toll-Free
                  Name:
                  Intake Toll-free
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-2800.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  Description

                  Help with guardianships of adults to ensure access to healthcare

                  Hours

                  Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

                  Eligibility

                  Resident of DuPage, DeKalb, Kane and Kendall counties; Meets income guidelines OR are over the age of 60; Caregivers of any age who are caring for a child 18 or under.

                  Fees

                  None

                  Intake Procedure

                  (1) Call the Intake number during listed hours for services to complete a phone assessment (2) Have documentation available as it relates to the case you are calling about (3) Calls are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. There will be a wait.

                  Languages

                  Spanish, English

                  Geography Served

                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                  • Illinois
                    • Dekalb County
                      • Dupage County
                        • Kane County
                          • Kendall County

                          Telephone Numbers

                          Number:
                          800-690-2130
                          Type:
                          Voice/Toll-Free
                          Name:
                          Intake Toll-free
                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-6900.2500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                          Description

                          Provides legal assistance with housing issues such as eviction, unsafe living conditions, denial of subsidized housing benefits, and improper shut-off of utilities.

                          Hours

                          Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

                          Required Documents

                          May include but not limited to: Rental agreement

                          Eligibility

                          Resident of DuPage, DeKalb, Kane and Kendall counties; Meets income guidelines OR are over the age of 60;

                          Fees

                          None

                          Intake Procedure

                          (1) Call the Intake number during listed hours for service to complete a phone assessment (2) Have documentation available as it relates to the case you are calling about (3) Calls are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. There will be a wait.

                          Languages

                          Spanish, English

                          Geography Served

                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                          • Illinois
                            • Dekalb County
                              • Dupage County
                                • Kane County
                                  • Kendall County

                                  Telephone Numbers

                                  Number:
                                  800-690-2130
                                  Type:
                                  Voice/Toll-Free
                                  Name:
                                  Intake Toll-free
                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-4500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                  Hours

                                  Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

                                  Eligibility

                                  Resident of DuPage, DeKalb, Kane and Kendall counties; Meets income guidelines OR are over the age of 60; Caregivers of any age who are caring for a child 18 or under.

                                  Fees

                                  None

                                  Intake Procedure

                                  (1) Call the Intake number during listed hours for services to complete a phone assessment (2) Have documentation available as it relates to the case you are calling about (3) Calls are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. There will be a wait.

                                  Languages

                                  Spanish, English

                                  Geography Served

                                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                  • Illinois
                                    • Dupage County

                                    Telephone Numbers

                                    Number:
                                    888-966-7757
                                    Name:
                                    Foreclosures
                                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DM-1800.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                    Description

                                    Help with special education, school discipline, and school enrollment issues

                                    Hours

                                    Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

                                    Eligibility

                                    Resident of DuPage, DeKalb, Kane and Kendall counties; Meets income guidelines OR are over the age of 60; Caregivers of any age who are caring for a child 18 or under.

                                    Fees

                                    None

                                    Intake Procedure

                                    (1) Call the Intake number during listed hours for services to complete a phone assessment (2) Have documentation available as it relates to the case you are calling about (3) Calls are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. There will be a wait.

                                    Languages

                                    Spanish, English

                                    Geography Served

                                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                    • Illinois
                                      • Dekalb County
                                        • Dupage County
                                          • Kane County
                                            • Kendall County

                                            Telephone Numbers

                                            Number:
                                            800-690-2130
                                            Type:
                                            Voice/Toll-Free
                                            Name:
                                            Intake Toll-free
                                            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                            Description

                                            Assistance with tax disputes with IRS, including innocent spouse relief, identity theft, and collections

                                            Hours

                                            Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

                                            Eligibility

                                            Resident of DuPage, DeKalb, Kane and Kendall counties; Meets income guidelines OR are over the age of 60; Caregivers of any age who are caring for a child 18 or under.

                                            Fees

                                            None

                                            Intake Procedure

                                            (1) Call the Intake number during listed hours for services to complete a phone assessment. (2) Have documentation available as it relates to the case you are calling about (3) Calls are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. There will be a wait.

                                            Languages

                                            Spanish, English

                                            Geography Served

                                              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                            • Illinois
                                              • Dupage County
                                                • Kane County
                                                  • Kendall County

                                                  Telephone Numbers

                                                  Number:
                                                  855-829-7757
                                                  Name:
                                                  IRS/Tax Matters
                                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DT-8400.8700) and related services within the Service Tree.

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