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Links & Resources

Adoption Information
Information regarding adoption records.
Illinois Legal Aid – Starting A Case To Adopt A Child.

Expungement Information
People with qualifying arrests and convictions may petition the court of to expunge or seal their records.

Fourth Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois
Official website of the office of the Chief Judge in the Fourth Judicial Circuit.

Glossary of Legal Terms
Provided by the Fourth Judicial Circuit.

Guide to Civil Appeals
Guide for Appeals to the Illinois Appellate Court For Self-Represented Litigants.

Illinois Courts
Information regarding the Illinois Court system, Access to Justice, Citizen Self-Help, Education, and other related information pertaining to the Illinois Courts.

Illinois Court Standardized Forms
Here you can find the forms which have been approved by the Access to Justice Committee that can be used statewide.

Illinois Lawyer Finder
Whatever your legal situation, Illinois Lawyer Finder will help you find an ISBA member lawyer near you.

Illinois Legal Aid Online
Illinois Legal Aid Online uses technology to lower barriers to the law so that people can understand their legal options, make informed decisions, and when necessary represent themselves in court.

Illinois Secretary of State
Official website of the Illinois Secretary of State

Illinois Sex Offender Information
Publicly available information about persons convicted of sex offenses.

Judici
Online case search archive and payment of fines and costs with EPay.

Land of Lincoln Assistance Foundation
Official website of Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation. It offers help with housing, family, public benefits, health, services for senior citizens and disabled persons, and education.

Legal Answers
Secure website where low-income people can get free advice about their civil legal problems.

Passport
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs

Self-Represented Litigants
For legal, case, attorney referral information; free or low cost legal advice, and e-filing information.

Vine Link
If you are a victim of a crime you can check here for more information on resources and notifications.

Family Affairs – Court Approved Online Parenting Classes

IL Court Help
Illinois Court Help connects you to the information you need to go to court. It’s a free service from the Illinois Courts. Call or text 833.411.1121 Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Our court guides help you understand and go through the court process, wherever you are in Illinois.

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