About Laf
Laf: Providing Free Civil Legal Services to People in Need
Laf, also known as Legal Aid Chicago, is a non-profit organization that provides free civil legal services to people living in poverty in Cook County. The organization was founded with the mission of ensuring that everyone has access to justice, regardless of their financial situation.
At Laf, we understand that navigating the legal system can be overwhelming and intimidating for many people. That's why we offer a wide range of services to help our clients with their legal needs. Our team of experienced attorneys and staff members are dedicated to providing high-quality legal representation and advocacy for those who need it most.
Our Services
We offer a variety of services at Laf, including:
1. Housing Law: We provide assistance with eviction defense, landlord-tenant disputes, public housing issues, and more.
2. Family Law: We assist with divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, domestic violence cases, and other family law matters.
3. Consumer Law: We help clients with debt collection defense, bankruptcy filings, predatory lending issues and more.
4. Immigration Law: We provide assistance with naturalization applications and other immigration-related matters.
5. Public Benefits Law: We assist clients in obtaining government benefits such as food stamps or Medicaid coverage.
6. Education Law: We advocate for students' rights regarding special education needs or school discipline issues.
Our Approach
At Laf we believe that every client deserves personalized attention from an attorney who understands their unique situation. Our approach is client-centered; we work closely with each individual client to develop a strategy tailored specifically to their needs.
We also believe in empowering our clients by providing them with information about their rights under the law so they can make informed decisions about how best to proceed in their case.
Why Choose Laf?
There are many reasons why you should choose Laf for your legal needs:
1) Experience - Our team has years of experience representing low-income individuals throughout Cook County.
2) Expertise - Our attorneys have expertise across multiple areas of law including housing law , family law , consumer protection , immigration law , public benefits and education law .
3) Accessibility - With offices located throughout Cook County (including downtown Chicago), we make it easy for our clients to access our services when they need them most.
4) Affordability - All our services are provided free-of-charge thanks largely due generous donations from individuals like you!
5) Results-oriented – At LAF we focus on achieving results rather than just going through the motions.
Contact Us Today!
If you're facing a legal issue but don't have the resources or knowledge needed to navigate the complex system on your own then contact us today! Call us at 312-341-1070 or visit our website at www.lafchicago.org .