Land of Lincoln
legal aid


Did you know that there are over 740,000 Illinois residents living in or near poverty in our service area?

Do you need legal help?


You can also apply by calling our Legal Advice & Referral Center at (877) 342-7891

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About us

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide eligible low-income and senior residents of central and southern Illinois with high quality civil legal services in order to obtain and maintain their basic needs.

News

Our Impact in the Headlines

Metro-East Mobile Home Parks Bought by Outside Investment Firm Leave Tenants 'Suffering' "Land of Lincoln Legal Aid has heard from about 150 aggrieved tenants at 12 Illinois mobile home parks owned by Homes of America since around 2022, according to the team of...

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Local Law Firms Raise $117,325 For Land of Lincoln Legal Aid

On December 12, 2024, The Simon Law Firm, P.C. and Keefe, Keefe & Unsell, P.C. joined forces to host a festive and impactful holiday fundraiser, raising an impressive $117,325 to benefit Land of Lincoln Legal Aid. The event, held at Tavern on Main in Belleville,...

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RFP: Assessment of Pro Bono Program

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid (Land of Lincoln) seeks the services of a qualified and experienced consultant to work with our staff to engage in a comprehensive internal and external assessment of our Pro Bono Program that will provide also provide actionable...

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Events

At Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Inc., we host a variety of events throughout the year. To keep up with them, check out our event calendar.