We love hearing that our tools feel easy to use, even for folks who are new to computers or for older adults and caregivers. Clear steps and plain language matter. Our resources are free and available day and night in English and Spanish so everyone can find a way forward. #FeedbackFriday #ILAO #AccessToJustice #LegalHelp
Illinois Legal Aid Online
Legal Services
Chicago, IL 2,470 followers
Improving access to justice through technology
About us
The legal system is complex, expensive and designed to be navigated by trained attorneys. Many people can’t afford an attorney, but they must engage in the legal system to solve critical problems like domestic violence, foreclosure, divorce, and more. Illinois Legal Aid Online lowers barriers to the law so that people can understand their legal options, make informed decisions, and when necessary, represent themselves. ILAO leverages technology to put the law within reach for all Illinoisans regardless of their location, income, and education. By the numbers - In 2017, ILAO published more than 1,500 new or updated legal resources in English and Spanish, including substantial revisions to reflect the January 1, 2018 e-filing mandate in Illinois courts. - ILAO's triage screening and online intake applications for 7 Illinois legal services partners and transferred 700 applications in 2017 directly to the partners’ case management systems. - 53,000 forms, letters, and court documents were prepared using ILAO's automated documents programs. - 100 pro bono lawyers answered legal questions from 1,250 clients. - 136 law student and legal volunteers took 7,794 chats to help people find the legal information they're looking for.
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http://www.IllinoisLegalAid.org
External link for Illinois Legal Aid Online
- Industry
- Legal Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2001
- Specialties
- legal aid, legal services, pro se, pro bono, technology development, self-help, connector, and collaborator
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120 S. LaSalle St.
Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60603, US
Employees at Illinois Legal Aid Online
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Today we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day, recognizing the resilience, history, and contributions of Indigenous communities. At ILAO, we remain committed to advancing equity and ensuring that all communities can access justice. From housing to healthcare, from family law to education, our free resources are here to support every Illinois resident. 📌 Learn more at illinoislegalaid.org #IndigenousPeoplesDay #AccessToJustice #ILAO
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Hearing that our Name Change Easy Form felt straightforward and helpful means everything to us. If you are beginning your name change, you are not alone. Start with ILAO. ⬇️ #FeedbackFriday #ILAO #AccessToJustice #LegalHelp #NameChange
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El Valor serves more than 4,000 children, adults with disabilities, and their families each year. Through their innovative support programs, individuals with disabilities can live, learn and work; and strive for excellence and engage fully in life. ILAO is pleased to honor El Valor this #HispanicHeritageMonth
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Excited to catch up with familiar faces and meet some new ones at this week’s ILAO Membership Happy Hour! 🍸 Connect with people like Suet Lee , Claudia Wojslaw , and Nathan Cummings who care about making justice accessible and learn what makes ILAO such a special community. If you’re around downtown Thursday evening, come by Ceres Café and say hi! #ILAO #AccessToJustice #Community #Networking #ChicagoEvents
Join us for an ILAO Membership Happy Hour this Thursday at 5:30pm at Ceres Café, 141 W. Jackson Blvd! Take a midweek break and come connect with fellow ILAO members — and meet new faces in our community! Feel free to bring friends and colleagues who want to learn more about what we do. We can’t wait to see you there! #ILAO #Networking #Community #HappyHour #LegalProfession
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Excited to catch up with familiar faces and meet some new ones at this week’s ILAO Membership Happy Hour! 🍸 Connect with people like Suet Lee , Claudia Wojslaw , and Nathan Cummings who care about making justice accessible and learn what makes ILAO such a special community. If you’re around downtown Thursday evening, come by Ceres Café and say hi! #ILAO #AccessToJustice #Community #Networking #ChicagoEvents
Join us for an ILAO Membership Happy Hour this Thursday at 5:30pm at Ceres Café, 141 W. Jackson Blvd! Take a midweek break and come connect with fellow ILAO members — and meet new faces in our community! Feel free to bring friends and colleagues who want to learn more about what we do. We can’t wait to see you there! #ILAO #Networking #Community #HappyHour #LegalProfession
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💼 October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This month, we recognize the contributions of workers with disabilities and reaffirm the importance of creating inclusive workplaces. Everyone deserves the chance to succeed at work, free from discrimination. ILAO provides resources to help people with disabilities understand their rights in employment, housing, and beyond. 📌 Learn more at illinoislegalaid.org #DisabilityInclusion #AccessToJustice #ILAO #EquityForAll
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This #HispanicHeritageMonth ILAO salutes Yo Soy Ella Inc., and its founder Sarah Taylor. Yo Soy Ella, Inc. empowers survivors of domestic violence and individuals struggling with mental and emotional health challenges by providing support, advocacy, education, and preventative services.
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Founded in 1972, to provide quality education, training and employment opportunities within the Latino community, National Latino Education Institute stands as a premier advocate for enhancing the quality of life and the achievement of economic independence for hundreds of Latino communities. ILAO is pleased to honor NLEI this #HispanicHeritageMonth.
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We are so glad our plain language steps and helpful links made a hard situation easier. At ILAO, no one has to navigate legal problems alone. 💛 Our tools are free, available day and night, and written to support you every step of the way. If you need information or forms, we are here for you. #FeedbackFriday #ILAO #AccessToJustice #LegalHelp #YouAreNotAlone
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