CVLS is comprised of 2,400+ volunteer attorneys who donate free services to thousands of low-income Chicagoans annually. Our services are 100% free, accessible & real. We have done our best to bring together all the resources of the great city of Chicago. We do this by utilizing our small staff to support and train a pool of thousands of volunteer attorneys from more than 990 firms, companies, and organizations throughout the city.
We support, organize and train these wonderful volunteers in order to make the biggest impact in the most cost-effective way possible. For over 50 years, CVLS has built a strong relationship with Chicago's court system and judges. Judges in Probate, Chancery and Domestic Relations appoint CVLS to represent parties in complex litigation and to serve as guardian ad litem for children or disabled adults.
We support, organize and train these wonderful volunteers in order to make the biggest impact in the most cost-effective way possible. For over 50 years, CVLS has built a strong relationship with Chicago's court system and judges. Judges in Probate, Chancery and Domestic Relations appoint CVLS to represent parties in complex litigation and to serve as guardian ad litem for children or disabled adults.
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Greg joined CVLS in 2021, after 6 years with Chicago Public Schools. He is responsible for doing client intake and maintaining the files for CVLS' Early Resolution Program. He works closely with the attorneys on the ERP team to manage caseloads and assure that clients receive services in a timely manner.
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CVLS is appointed by Domestic Relations and Parentage judges to serve as child's representative when parents cannot afford attorneys. As a child rep, you investigate the issues and parties, negotiate with the parties, enlist and recommend outside services when appropriate and advocate for the child in and out of court.
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CVLS stands by you if you are being sued or facing foreclosure. We're here when you need a bankruptcy, a will or power of attorney. If you want to adopt, need a divorce or guardianship, have a landlord-tenant problem or want help with immigration, we can help. Our volunteer attorneys give you equal access to justice with understanding and dignity - all totally free and on an individual basis.
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Our Intake Specialists will take the relevant information and determine whether CVLS can help you with your problem. If it appears that you meet our basic guidelines, we will set an appointment for you. Please bring any court papers, leases, contracts or other paperwork that is related to your legal matter.
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If you are inquiring about a family law issue (divorce, paternity, custody/visitation, support), please call our intake line at 312-332-1624. By using this application you are asking for legal help in Illinois. Our staff will use the information you give to see if you qualify. We cannot accept every case and you are not our client unless we tell you that your case has been accepted.
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