Peoria County Courthouse-Pro Bono Help Desk
Address
324 Main Street
Peoria, IL 61602
(309) 672-6084
www.10thcircuitcourtil.org/176/Peoria-County-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: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
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).
By appointment only
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
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
July 23, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
324 Main Street
Peoria, IL 61602
Phone Numbers
Main Line
(309) 672-6084
Services
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Geography Served
- Illinois
- Peoria County
- Peoria County
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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.
Required Documents
Anything pertaining to your case.
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.).
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
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).
Languages
English
Service Area
Peoria County
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Peoria County
- Peoria County
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