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?

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If you and your family are in need of free civil legal aid, apply for our services now.
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Land of lincoln

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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.
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News

RFP: Intake & Referral Modernization Project

Jan 7, 2026

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid seeks the services of a qualified and experienced contractors to modernize and streamline our client intake processes by implementing Guided Navigation within LegalServer, deploying a unified electronic referral system for community partners,...

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Remembering Our Champions: John Lafond

Jun 16, 2025

We are heartbroken to share the passing of our dear colleague and friend, John Lafond, who dedicated an incredible 39 years to Land of Lincoln Legal Aid. John was more than a legal aid attorney. He was a poet who understood the soul of our work and sang the praises of...

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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.
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