Land of Lincoln Legal Aid

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid is a nonprofit providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals and seniors across 65 central and southern Illinois counties. The organization serves over 740,000 eligible residents through advice, representation, and advocacy in housing, income security, education, and safety matters. All services are free, with multilingual support available through its Legal Advice & Referral Center at 877-342-7891.

About

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals and seniors across central and southern Illinois. Serving 65 counties in the region, the organization addresses a critical need: over 740,000 Illinois residents in its service area live in or near poverty and often lack access to legal representation.

The firm's mission centers on helping clients obtain and maintain their basic human needs through advice, representation, advocacy, education, and community collaboration. Land of Lincoln believes that all people deserve access to justice, income security, adequate housing, quality education, healthcare, and safety from violence and exploitation. By connecting vulnerable populations with legal assistance, the organization works to amplify voices that might otherwise go unheard and to empower individuals to advocate effectively for themselves.

Land of Lincoln serves clients through its Legal Advice & Referral Center, accessible by phone at 877-342-7891. The organization maintains interpreter services to support clients who speak languages other than English. All legal services are provided at no cost to eligible clients. Prospective clients should note that Land of Lincoln never charges for services; anyone asked for payment should report it immediately by calling the main line.

The organization is headquartered in East St. Louis, Illinois, with additional presence throughout its 65-county service region. Land of Lincoln works collaboratively with community partners and pro bono attorneys, including local law firms, to expand the reach and quality of its services. The firm has received recognition within the legal community, having launched the careers of legal leaders who began their professional journeys through work with the organization.

In addition to direct client services, Land of Lincoln maintains a commitment to systemic improvement and modernization of its intake and referral processes to better serve its growing client base. The organization is supported by philanthropic partnerships and fundraising efforts, with community donations and events enabling it to sustain its operations and expand its legal aid offerings.

Overview compiled from the firm's website