🏛️ Illinois Legal Aid Resources
Prairie State Legal Services (PSLS)
Coverage: Northern Illinois (includes DeKalb County)
Services: Family law (divorce, custody), domestic violence, housing, evictions, guardianships lsc.gov
Support for Fathers: Legal representation, advice, and supportive intake for custody/resource needs.
📞 Hotline: (855) 631-0811
- Domestic Violence: (844) 388‑7757
- Fair Housing: (855) 347‑7757
- Eviction Help: (855) 631‑0811
- Senior Legal Aid: (888) 965‑7757
DeKalb County Legal Self‑Help Center
- Services: Offers free legal information, assistance with court forms, referral services, and online resources on family law, custody, support ,and hearings.
- Locations: DeKalb Courthouse, Sycamore Library, Cortland, Genoa & DeKalb Public Libraries illinoislegalaid.org
DeKalb Pro Bono
- Services: Free assistance from volunteer attorneys on custody, child support, divorce, domestic violence, housing, and debt-related issues
- Eligibility: Low-income individuals in DeKalb County.
Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) – “Can’t Afford a Lawyer?”
- Services: Statewide directory of legal aid resources, referrals to programs like Illinois Legal Aid Online, Veteran Legal Aid, and law school clinics
DeKalb County Child Support Enforcement (DCSS)
- Services: Assistance establishing/modifying support, paternity services (including DNA testing), administrative, and court processes.
Local Family Law Attorneys (Free Initial Consults)
- Contact us for a list of our partnered attorneys.