C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library

The Jefferson County Legal Self-Help Center provides legal information to Jefferson County residents about their legal rights and responsibilities, instructions on how to handle common legal problems, assistance with some legal documents and forms, and referrals to free and low-cost legal services.

The Legal Self-Help Center does not provide legal advice to its patrons. Instead, it offers legal information to customers on such topics as instructions for available forms, answers to general legal questions, and information on court procedures

Address

101 South 7th St.
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
United States

Hours of operation
Currently: closed
Sunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Monday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am-4:00 am
Amenities:

This center offers

Computers & Internet
WiFi
Online court forms
Online legal info
Online referrals to legal help
Printers
Scanners

Notes

  • Printing: $0.20 per page
  • Scanning: free
This center does not provide:
  • Paper court forms
  • Printed legal info
  • Referrals to legal aid
  • Website navigator
  • Court navigator
  • "Lawyer in the library" program

    • Common legal issues

    Order of Protection basics
    Explains who is eligible to ask for an Order of Protection. Also includes what they can ask a judge to include in it. This is also called a "restraining order."
    Getting a divorce
    Explains the divorce process, including the difference between contested and uncontested divorce. Also describes how you qualify and what you can expect during the process.
    Expunging or sealing a criminal record
    Convictions can be sealed (hidden), while other types of cases and arrests can be expunged (erased).
    Suing someone for $10,000 or less
    Lists items that a person can and cannot sue for in small claims court.
    Being sued for $10,000 or less
    Explains how to respond to a small claims case if you are the one being sued.
    Changing child support payments
    Explains how to change how much money a parent pays to the other parent in expenses for raising a child.