Evanston Public Library

The Cook County Legal Self-Help Center does not provide legal advice or help filling out court forms. Instead, its staff may be able to help you find free legal information on IllinoisLegalAid.org, including the following:

  • Court forms,
  • Articles to help you understand your legal issue,
  • Step-by-step instructions for filing cases and going to court, and
  • Referrals to free and low-cost legal services.

Address

1703 Orrington Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
United States

Hours of operation
Currently: closed
Sunday: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Monday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Amenities:

This center offers

Computers & Internet
WiFi
Online court forms
Online legal info
Online referrals to legal help
Referrals to legal aid
Website navigator
Printers
Scanners

Notes

  • Printing: $0.20 a page for black and white copies; $0.50 cents a page for color
  • Scanning: free
  • Website navigator: Navigation help is provided during open hours
This center does not provide:
  • Paper court forms
  • Printed legal info
  • Court navigator
  • "Lawyer in the library" program

    • Common legal issues

    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.
    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."
    Understanding eviction as a tenant
    Eviction is when a landlord makes a tenant leave a unit. The landlord must give the tenant notice and go through the court process. The notice must say why the tenant is being evicted.
    A Living Will vs Power of Attorney for Healthcare
    Explains the difference between a Living Will and a Power of Attorney for Healthcare.
    Power of attorney for property
    A program to help you complete forms to give someone access to or control over your money and property in Illinois.
    Is bankruptcy right for me?
    A program to help you find out if bankruptcy can help with specific problems.