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We Strengthen Each Other

CVLS is comprised of 2,100+ volunteer attorneys who donate free services to thousands of low-income Chicagoans annually. Our services are 100% free, accessible & real. 

We have done our best to bring together all the resources of the great city of Chicago. We do this by utilizing our small staff to support and train a pool of thousands of volunteer attorneys from more than 990 firms, companies, and organizations throughout the city. We support, organize and train these wonderful volunteers in order to make the biggest impact in the most cost-effective way possible.

Programs Offered

For over 55 years, CVLS has built a strong relationship with Chicago’s court system and judges. Judges in Probate, Chancery and Domestic Relations appoint CVLS to represent parties in complex litigation and to serve as guardian ad litem for children or disabled adults.

DOMESTIC RELATIONS CHILD REPRESENTATIVE

COMMUNITY LEGAL CLINICS

GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR MINORS OR ADULTS

ACCESS TO JUSTICE

PANEL REFERRAL PROGRAM

PROBATE COURT ASSISTANCE

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Legal aid that is free, accessible, and real. 

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