Legal Services

Join us in partnership with Access Living for a community conversation on improving accessibility for people with disabilities in our courthouses and at the Public Defender's Office. Please RSVP here. 

If you or someone in your family has criminal records to expunge or seal, join the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and county partners. This event helps Cook County residents clear past records and moved forward to new opportunities. Pre-registration is required. Register here.

Join us with partners, CARPLS and New Leaf for help taking steps to clear your record. Our legal team will guide you through the expungement and sealing process, including checking eligibility for record clearing, assistance with completing necessary forms, step-by-step guidance on the legal process, and access to additional legal resources. RSVP by remailing fdca@cookcountyil.gov or calling 312-738-7399.

Need help navigating interactions with DCFS? Join our community office hours to learn about your parental rights and steps to reunify families. Connect with a Public Defender in a safe and welcoming space. To register, click here. To join the Zoom, click here.

Need help navigating interactions with DCFS? Join our community office hours to learn about your parental rights and steps to reunify families. Connect with a Public Defender in a safe and welcoming space. To register, click here. To join the Zoom, click here.