Clerk in the Community, Cook County

 

The Clerk of the Circuit Court, Iris Y. Martinez and Maine Township, invites Cook County residents to learn about court cases, records, office services, and essential information on the resources available to the public through the Clerk’s office. See flyer for details.

Date and Time: February 18, 2023, from 10 AM to 1 PM

Location: Maine Township Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Rd. Park Ridge, IL, 60068

 

housing legal aid consultations near Palatine and Hanover Park

Free Housing Legal Aid Consultations

In partnership with Partners for Our Communities, we are pleased to offer free housing legal aid consultations for renters with issues related to housing. Renters can schedule an appointment with an attorney appointment during one of the three-time slots each month. An attorney will offer free, confidential legal help to renters from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month. Housing legal aid consultations will be available at two alternating locations:

See flyer for more details.

Time and Date:First Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m

Consultations will be available at two alternating locations:

  • Partners for Our Communities at Ascension Health, 1515 Lake Street, Suite 107, Hanover Park
  • Partners for Our Communities Resource Center, 1585 North Rand Road, Palatine

Please call 847-776-9500 to schedule an appointment at Palatine.

Please call 847-847-4475 to schedule an appointment at Hanover Park.

Ela Township Community Center, Power of Attorney Clinic

In partnership with Ela Township Community Center, we are pleased to offer free legal assistance in drafting Powers of Attorney (POA) for healthcare and property management. Registration is required. See flyer for details.

Time and Date: March 23, 2023, from 3:00 pm- 7:00 pm

Location: 380 Surryse Rd., Lake Zurich, IL, 60047

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

For any questions, please call NSLAC at 847 737 4042 or email probono@nslegalaid.org

Pt. 2 Virtual CLE Training, Naturalization for Pro Bono Attorneys

Pt. 2 Naturalization for Pro Bono Attorneys, Virtual CLE Training 

Part 2, February 2, 1-2:30 pm. Register here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/5q3tiHPo1vNFglP-h1Z7KA

This two-part training is designed to train lawyers without experience in immigration on naturalization law, screening for naturalization eligibility, and filling out the N-400 form. Part Two will cover special considerations, the N-400 form and filing, and a practical exercise where attendees will be given a problem to work through and discuss with the presenter. Our goal is to provide pro bono attorneys with training so that they can conduct naturalization screenings in the community and help clients prepare their applications if they wish. The training will be recorded in the event people are unable to attend both. However, IL CLE credit will only be provided for live attendance. To register, please click the registration links above. See flyer for more details.

For more information, please contact probono@nslegalaid.org

Volunteers Needed – Power of Attorney Clinic

Volunteers Needed!

January 27, 2023 – NSLAC is looking for volunteers for our upcoming Power of Attorney (POA) Clinic at the Assisi Homes of Gurnee.   See flyer for more details.

Previous experience with POA is not required. Volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in an in-person CLE on the day of the clinic from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

To volunteer, please fill out the following form:

https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/gVIjnb44wTbD5SnnDqidZg

For questions, please get in touch with probono@nslegalaid.org.

Virtual CLE Training, Naturalization for Pro Bono Attorneys

 

Naturalization for Pro Bono Attorneys, Virtual CLE Training 

Part 1, January 26, 1-2:30 pm. Register here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/YtwWWMcvDtbr01GAOVRmdg

Part 2, February 2, 1-2:30 pm. Register here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/5q3tiHPo1vNFglP-h1Z7KA

This two-part training is designed to train lawyers without experience in immigration on naturalization law, screening for naturalization eligibility, and filling out the N-400 form. Part One will cover the eligibility requirements for naturalization, and Part Two will cover special considerations, the N-400 form and filing, and a practical exercise where attendees will be given a problem to work through and discuss with the presenter. Our goal is to provide pro bono attorneys with training so that they can conduct naturalization screenings in the community and help clients prepare their applications if they wish. The trainings will be recorded in the event people are unable to attend both. However, IL CLE credit will only be provided for live attendance. To register, please click the registration links above. See flyer for more details.

For more information, please contact probono@nslegalaid.org

Annual Spring Event 2023

This event has now passed but you can find more special events HERE! 

Please join us in helping us to make access to justice a reality for those in need by supporting our 2023 Spring Event. Together we will celebrate the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic’s 8th Anniversary.

On Thursday, May 4, 2023, local business and civic leaders, the legal community, and NSLAC supporters will come together at Pinstripes in Northbrook to celebrate and support NSLAC. The event will include cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a raffle, and music. Valet parking is available for all guests.

Click here to learn more

Arlington Heights Senior Center, Power of Attorney Informational Session

In partnership with the Arlington Heights Senior Center, we are pleased to offer a Healthcare and Property Power of Attorney Clinic for Low-income seniors at the Village of Arlington Heights Senior Center. See flyer for more details.

Time and Date: January 17, 2023.

No registration is required. Please call NSLAC at 847 737 4042 with any questions.