Upcoming Events

Free Expungement & Sealing Workshop
Tuesday, February 17  
Freedom Defense Center of Austin 
5500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL
9:30 AM (Doors Close at 10:00 AM)
RSVP to fdca@cookcountyil.gov or 312-738-7399

In collaboration with CARPLS and New Leaf, join us for step-by-step guidance on the expungement and sealing process, including checking eligibility for record clearing, assistance with forms, and more. Clearing your record can open doors to jobs, housing, and other essential opportunities. This event is for low-income individuals with eligible marijuana-related records under Illinois law. Registration required.

Taller Virtual de Inmigración 
Martes, 17 de febrero 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
En línea

Acompáñanos a una sesión informativa virtual sobre inmigración. Este evento virtual está dirigido a miembros de la comunidad afectados o interesados ​​en conocer los último actualizada sobre los cambios en la ley de inmigración relacionados con las nuevas políticas, el aumento de la actividad de ICE y lo que se puede esperar, así como sobre cómo pueden apoyar a la comunidad.

Attorney Office Hours 
Wednesday, February 18
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 

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!

Family Defense Office Hours 
Thursday, February 26 
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
Freedom Defense Center of Austin
5500 W Madison Ave, Chicago, IL 

Join the Family Defense Division of the Public Defender's Office for community office hours. Learn about your parental rights, navigate interacting with DCFS, and learn steps to reunify families. Connect with a Public Defender in a safe, welcoming space. No appointment needed. Participants are welcome to join in-person or on Zoom.

Family Defense Office Hours 
Tuesday, March 3 
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Join the Family Defense Division of the Public Defender's Office for community office hours. Learn about your parental rights, navigate interacting with DCFS, and learn steps to reunify families. Connect with a Public Defender in a safe, welcoming space. No appointment needed. Participants are welcome to join in-person or on Zoom.

Attorney Office Hours 
Wednesday, March 4
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 

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!

Attorney Office Hours 
Wednesday, March 18
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 

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!

Family Defense Office Hours 
Thursday, March 26 
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
Freedom Defense Center of Austin
5500 W Madison Ave, Chicago, IL 

Join the Family Defense Division of the Public Defender's Office for community office hours. Learn about your parental rights, navigate interacting with DCFS, and learn steps to reunify families. Connect with a Public Defender in a safe, welcoming space. No appointment needed. Participants are welcome to join in-person or on Zoom.

Attorney Office Hours 
Wednesday, April 1
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 

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!

Family Defense Office Hours 
Tuesday, April 7 
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Join the Family Defense Division of the Public Defender's Office for community office hours. Learn about your parental rights, navigate interacting with DCFS, and learn steps to reunify families. Connect with a Public Defender in a safe, welcoming space. No appointment needed. Participants are welcome to join in-person or on Zoom.

Attorney Office Hours 
Wednesday, April 15
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
Freedom Defense Center of Roseland
11437 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 

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!