Legal Services

Attorney Office Hours

Wednesday August 19, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
Description
Have a question about a civil legal issue? Attorneys from The Village and Legal Community Project will be available to provide brief advice and counsel, limited representation, and full representation on the following civil legal issues: child support, sealing and expungement, Power of Attorney, parenting time, debt collection, landlord and tenant rights, and driver's license reinstatement. Walk-ins are welcome! This is a recurring event, held the first and third Wednesday of each month.
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Legal Services
Roseland
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Rap Sheet Day

Friday August 21, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
Description

Take the first step towards clearing your record and join us, in partnership with R2C2 for a Rap Sheet Day. We will provide transportation from the Freedom Defense Center of Roseland to 35th and Michigan. Please arrive by 10:45 AM for a 11:00 AM departure. Bring a valid driver's license or state ID. Please RSVP by phone at 312-738-7374 or email to fdcr@cookcountyil.gov. 

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Legal Services
Roseland
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Family Defense Office Hours

Thursday August 27, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location
Freedom Defense Center of Austin
5500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644
Description

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. Walk-ins are welcome; advanced registration is not required. To register, click here.  

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Austin
Legal Services
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Family Defense Office Hours

Tuesday September 1, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
Description

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. Walk-ins are welcome; advanced registration is not required. To register, click here.  

Categories
Legal Services
Roseland
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