Legal Clinic

NOTICE:

The GSU Self-Help Legal Assistance Clinic (GSU-LC) will be closed on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

Need legal assistance? We are here to help! To receive the support you need, please complete a prospective client intake form.

The GovState Self-Help Legal Assistance Clinic (GovState-LC) provides free self-help legal assistance and non-legal resources to low-income Illinois residents using the court system without legal representation, understand and navigate the legal system. At the clinic, a team of attorneys, social workers, and volunteers work together under the supervision of a licensed attorney and social worker to increase access to legal services in underrepresented communities.

Our team provides pro se and free legal assistance in the areas of family law, immigration, housing, and expungement. We assist with:

• Understanding legal rights and laws

• Filing depositions, settlement negotiations, and court appearances

• Reviewing and explaining court orders and filings

Learn about the ways you can get involved with GovState-LC and help support the Southland community.

Events

Get involved by participating in one of our upcoming events!

Generating Hope Presents the Clothes Closet

September 27, 2023, 2:54 p.m. CDT

Donations Due Date: Friday, October 20, 2023
Location for Donations: G396
Closet Open Date: Friday, October 27, 2023

Provides the following ready-to-wear attire:

• • Interview Attire
• • Court Attire

For more information, please e-mail Dr. Phyllis West at pwest@govst.edu.

Dr. Phyllis West joined the WGN Evening News to talk about the services provided by the GovState Legal Clinic

July 18, 2023, 1:12 p.m. CDT