Center for Self-Representation & Law Library

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

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

Address

Lake County Courthouse
18 N. County St.
Law Library, 1st floor
Waukegan, IL 60085
United States

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

This center offers

Computers & Internet
WiFi
Online court forms
Paper court forms
Online legal info
Printed legal info
Online referrals to legal help
Website navigator
Court navigator
Printers

Notes

  • Printing: $0.10 per page
  • Website navigator:
  • JusticeCorps members help people navigate the courthouse, give general legal information, and connect people to helpful resources. Members also provide referrals to local social service agencies and legal aid organizations. JusticeCorps is located in the Center for Self-Representation & Law Library, 1st Floor.

This center does not provide:
  • Referrals to legal aid
  • Scanners
  • "Lawyer in the library" program