NOTICE:

The GSU Self-Help Legal Assistance Clinic (GSU-LC) will be closed on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

Welcome to Governors State University's Self-Help Legal Assistance Clinic!

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Need legal assistance? We are here to help! To receive the support you need, please complete a prospective client intake form.

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Who We Are

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The GSU Self-Help Legal Assistance Clinic (GSU-LC) provides free self-help legal assistance and non-legal resources to low-income Illinois residents using the court system without legal representation, understand and navigate the legal system. At the clinic, a team of attorneys, social workers, and volunteers work together under the supervision of a licensed attorney and social worker to increase access to legal services in underrepresented communities.

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What We Do

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Our team provides pro se and free legal assistance in the areas of family law, immigration, housing, and expungement. We assist with:

• Understanding legal rights and laws

• Filing depositions, settlement negotiations, and court appearances

• Reviewing and explaining court orders and filings

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Get Involved

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Learn about the ways you can get involved with GSU-LC and help support the Southland community.

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Events

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Get involved by participating in one of our upcoming events!

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News

Generating Hope Presents the Clothes Closet

September 27, 2023, 2:54 p.m. CDT

Donations Due Date: Friday, October 20, 2023
Location for Donations: G396
Closet Open Date: Friday, October 27, 2023

Provides the following ready-to-wear attire:

  • • Interview Attire
  • • Court Attire

For more information, please e-mail Dr. Phyllis West at pwest@govst.edu.

Dr. Phyllis West joined the WGN Evening News to talk about the services provided by the GSU Legal Clinic

July 18, 2023, 1:12 p.m. CDT


Contact Us

Have any questions? Call 708-235-7553 or send us an email at legalclinic@govst.edu.

Location
Governors State University
1 University Pkwy
University Park, IL, 60484

Hours
Friday: 12 – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
*The GSU Self-Help Legal Assistance Clinic (GSU-LC) will be closed on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

Contact Info
Phone: 708-235-7553
Email: legalclinic@govst.edu


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Funded in part by the Illinois Equal Justice Foundation.

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