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Lawyer Spotlight: Susan Zielke
Susan Zielke, Managing Attorney of Land of Lincoln's Eastern Regional Office, was highlighted by 2Civility, the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. Susan was featured as part of 2Civility’s Lawyer Spotlight series which highlights highlights Illinois...
Lawyer Spotlight: Clarissa Gaff
Clarissa Gaff, Executive Director of Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, was recently highlighted by 2Civility, the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. In honor of Women’s History Month, Clarissa was featured as part of 2Civility's Lawyer Spotlight series...
Land of Lincoln Receives R3 Program Grants
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, a legal aid provider in central and southern Illinois, is proud to announce it has been awarded $230,044 in funding from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority’s (ICJIA) Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Program, which was...
Land of Lincoln Receives Governor’s Award
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, a legal aid provider in central and southern Illinois, is proud to announce it received a 2020 Governor’s Engaging Aging Award, after being nominated by AgeSmart Community Resources. The Governor's Engaging Aging Award recognizes groups and...
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John Phipps: A Life Remembered
We at Land of Lincoln Legal Aid were deeply saddened that attorney John Phipps passed away this August. John Phipps was one of the original founders of our organization. In 1972, he signed our original incorporating documents and eagerly sat on our Board of Directors....
Land of Lincoln Stands in Solidarity with Our Community
Dear Friends of Land of Lincoln Legal Aid: This sign has been in my front yard for the past three years. But the premise, "Black Lives Matter," has been a central tenet of Land of Lincoln's work since its inception 48 years ago. In 1975, Land of Lincoln filed a class...
Keeping families housed during the pandemic
Last week, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid attorney Dowin Coffy won a major victory on behalf Ricky and Carla Phelan and their family. This achievement has impact well beyond the Phelans. It ensures that Springfield citizens will not be evicted while Governor Pritzker’s...
Hubele Named New Springfield Managing Attorney
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, a legal aid provider in central and southern Illinois, is pleased to announce that Melinda Hubele has been selected to be its new Managing Attorney of the Northern Regional Office in Springfield, Illinois as of March 31, 2020. “Melinda has...
COVID-19 Office Closures
In keeping with health officials’ recommendations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid offices will be closed for all in-person meetings until further notice. Our staff are available by phone but it may take some extra time to return calls. Thank...