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Get Free Legal Help in Austin at Legal Aid Chicago’s Access to Justice Center

Need legal help? Legal Aid Chicago has a new office in Austin.

Legal Aid Chicago is now offering free in-person intake for common legal challenges at Westside Health Authority in Austin.

Where: 5422 W. Division St

When: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10am-4pm

What: Help with common legal problems, such as…

Bankruptcy & Debt Defense
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
Evictions from Subsidized Housing
Expungement of Criminal Records
Foreclosure
SNAP/TANF & Medicaid
Unemployment & Wage Claims

Walk ins welcome, no appointment necessary

For more info, check out the flyer below or call 312-423-5904.

You can also apply for legal help by going to https://www.legalaidchicago.org/get-help/how-do-i-apply-for-legal-aid/.

Legal Aid Chicago Austin Access to Justice Center Flyer Download

Need help with P-EBT, SNAP, Medicaid, or Cash Assistance?

Legal Aid Chicago has created a helpline to get assist you with applying for Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) benefits.

Legal Aid Chicago has created a helpline to assist you with applying for Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) benefits. This includes SNAP (food assistance), Medicaid (health coverage), and Cash Assistance (for families and for the aged, blind, or disabled).

The public charge test does not consider receipt of P-EBT benefits. Using P-EBT benefits will not impact a parent or child’s immigration status.

UPDATE: Legal Aid Chicago’s helpline call also help you apply for P-EBT! For more information about this cash benefit for households with school-aged children, click here.

COVID-19 Eviction Resources from Legal Aid Chicago

COVID-19 has unfortunately caused widespread job loss. As a result, many Chicagoans are struggling to keep up with their rent payments. Legal Aid Chicago has created resources to assist Cook County residents faced with this challenge.