Peoria County Courthouse-Pro Bono Help Desk

Description:

For individuals representing themselves in a civil legal case, volunteer attorneys are available for 30 minute consultations to answer questions, explain legal procedures, and provide general direction on the case. Volunteers are only available to provide brief and one-time advice and information. They are not able to provide representation in court for the legal matter. The help desk is not able to assist with matters involving domestic violence, or on emergency petitions or orders.

Hours:

Room 422 on the 4th Floor of the Peoria County Courthouse: 1st Wednesday of the month, 10 a.m. to 12 noon; and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Intake Process:

Walk-in. A paralegal will collect intake information and then arrange a 30 minute consultation with a lawyer the same day (as long as appointments are not filled).

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

Please note that the help desk is not able to assist with matters involving domestic violence, or on emergency petitions or orders. For questions about/to file an Order of Protection, please call the Peoria County Orders of Protection Office (309-672-6074), 24/7 Center for Prevention of Abuse (1-800-559-7233), or visit Room G14 at the Peoria County Courthouse (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

Is Shelter?

No

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Date of Official Change:

October 10, 2022

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