Although you are representing yourself, there are services that can provide you free or low cost help. 

For legal services for qualifying individuals: 

Prairie State Legal Services:  free legal services for low-income persons and those over age 60 who have serious civil legal problems

• (815) 965-2902

Ask a Lawyer: Free Legal Answers:

• abafreelegalanswers.org

Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network:  a statewide hotline that provides legal information, advice, brief services and referrals to current or prior military members, and their spouses and dependents

• 855-IL-AFLAN (855-452-3526)

New Leaf: assistance with cannabis expungement

• (855) 963-9532

Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic: 

• Call (815) 962-9980

NIU College of Law COVID 19 Legal Response Clinic:

• Call (815) 962-9980

Illinois Legal Aid Online: Free online legal resource center including a large form library

Illinois Court Help:  Court guides to help you understand and go through the court process, wherever you are in Illinois

• ilcourthelp.gov or call or text (833) 411-1121

Illinois Access to Justice: Find legal information, court forms, and referrals to free or low-cost legal help

Illinois Supreme Court Self Representation:

Resources provided by the Illinois Supreme Court

Going to court on your own video: Going to court can be scary. Prepare by watching this video which shows each step in the process.

Domestic Violence Assistance Center (DVAC) :

• Free and confidential Orders of Protection assistance in Winnebago County for those who qualify

  • Call (815) 516- 2440, or visit 400 W. State Street, 3rd floor Old Courthouse, Rockford

Information on filing Orders of Protection: How to file a protection order online in Winnebago and Boone Counties

Remedies:  providing services for Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse to Winnebago and Boone Counties

• 24 Hr. Domestic Violence Hotline at (815) 962-6102

Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling: 24/7 Crisis Hotline in Winnebago, Boone & Ogle Counties

• Call (815) 636-9811

National Domestic Violence Hotline:  24/7 access to resources and support

• (800) 799-7233 or text "START" to (800) 799-7233

The Family Peace Center: a multi-agency service center that provides services to victims of inter-personal violence

• (779) 348-7600 or visit 315 N. Main Street, Rockford

Illinois Lawyer Finder:

• (800) 922-8757

Winnebago County Bar Association:

• "Find an attorney" tab in upper-right corner

Boone County Bar Association:

• "Search our Directory" blue box