Lawyer in the Library

Need legal advice? A licensed attorney will be available for free 20-minute sessions. They will assist you with legal coaching, document review, e-filing, and referrals. Please bring paperwork that relates to your legal matter. Register for your free session at the Marion Carnegie Library Main Floor circulation desk.
Restrictions:
- You are not eligible to participate if you are currently represented by an attorney.
- There is a maximum of one session per person, every 2 months. You are not eligible to register in 2 consecutive months.
- You must be a resident of the Illinois First Judicial Circuit. The First Judicial Circuit is comprised of the following counties:
- Alexander
- Jackson
- Johnson
- Massac
- Pope
- Pulaski
- Saline
- Union
- Williamson
Sponsored by: Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator Grant through Access to Justice Division, AOIC Brenda Sprague, Coordinator Office of the Chief Judge, First Judicial Circuit
Need some help right away? Check out our Self-Help Legal Resources page for information and links you can use from anywhere in Illinois!
Note: no legal advice is given via the Self-Help Legal Resources. They provide only information.