Legal/Law
Prairie State Legal Services
Prairie State Legal Services offers free legal services for low income persons and those over 60 who have serious civil legal problems and need legal help to solve them. Generally, Prairie State staff seek to be available for those legal matters that impact a household’s ability to meet its basic human needs for protection from violence and abuse, access to medical assistance, subsistence income, or access to decent affordable housing. Our mission is “to provide or coordinate the delivery of high quality legal services to low-income individuals, families and groups.” Throughout its history, Prairie State has focused on providing legal services to the most vulnerable groups in our society, the poor, the elderly, the physically and mentally disabled as well as other vulnerable people.
- 303 North Main Street, Suite 600
Rockford, IL - Phone: 815-965-2902, 1-800-892-2985
- Fax: (815)965-1081
Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic
Provides free legal services to domestic violence abuse victims who qualify. The Clinic provides representation to victims of domestic violence who have been abused by a family or household member. We provide assistance in the following areas: Obtaining an Order of Protection – Defending against an Order of Protection that was improperly granted, Assisting with other matters that have arisen from the circumstance of abuse, such as eviction. Mediation – Clinic attorneys and students serve as mediators in small claims cases, child visitation matters, and evictions. These mediations are referred to us in court by the judge. Pro Se Divorce Clinic -staff provides information regarding the divorce process, assist individuals in completing divorce paperwork, and explain how to prepare for an uncontested divorce hearing in court. The Clinic services in this area are informational only.
- 319 W. State St.
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-962-9980
http://law.niu.edu/law/clinic/index.shtml
Winnebago County Legal Self-Help Center
The Legal Self-Help Center makes available correct and current information on Illinois law and court proceedings. A Navigator is present to assist with using the available computer and print resources. Be advised, the Navigator cannot give out legal advice or tell someone which forms to use. A navigator is available to assist with materials M-F 8:00-5:00.
- Winnebago County Courthouse
400 West State Street, Room 304
Rockford, IL 61101 - Fax/ Phone: 815-319-4526
http://winnebago.illinoislegalaid.org
Boone County Legal Self-Help Center
The Legal Self-Help Center makes available correct and current information on Illinois law and court proceedings. A Navigator is present to assist with using the available computer and print resources. Be advised, the Navigator cannot give out legal advice or tell someone which forms to use. A Navigator is available to assist with materials M-F 12:00-4:00.
- Boone County Courthouse
601 North Main Street
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-8083
http://boone.illinoislegalaid.org/
Winnebago County Bar Association
The WCBA operates a lawyer referral service. Referrals are done by phone from 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00 daily. There is a $35.00 fee, payable in advance for a half hour consultation with an attorney in their office. Referral information is also available on the WCBA web page.
- 321 West State Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-964-5152
Winnebago County State’s Attorney
The mission of the State’s Attorney’s Office is to serve the interests of the people of Winnebago County by fairly prosecuting violations of the Illinois Criminal Statutes and Winnebago County ordinances, by being attentive to the concerns of victims and witnesses that arise from those violations, and by providing legal services to all offices of Winnebago County Government.
- 400 West State Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-319-4700
- Fax: 815-319-4701
Boone County State’s Attorney
The Boone County State’s Attorney serves to protect children and to prosecute both adult and juvenile offenders. The State’s Attorney prosecutes adults and juveniles who have been charged with committing traffic, misdemeanor, or felony offenses. The State’s Attorney also files civil actions against parents and guardians who abuse or neglect their children. M-F 8:00-5:00.
- 601 North Main Street
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-0868
Illinois Attorney General
The Attorney General is Illinois’ chief legal officer and is responsible for protecting the public interests of the state and its residents. The Attorney General provides services that cover a broad range of issues, reaching every corner of Illinois. The Child Support Enforcement Division of the Attorney General’s Office, in conjunction with the Department of Public Aid, handles child support enforcement in 89 counties across the State of Illinois.
Northern Illinois Regional Office:
- Zeke Giorgi Center
200 South Wyman Street. Suite #307
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-967-3883
- TTY: 815-967-3891
Chicago Main Office:
- 100 West Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
200 South Wyman Street. Suite #307 - Phone: 312-814-3000
- TTY: 800-964-3013
http://www.IllinoisAttorney General.gov
Winnebago County Juvenile Detention Center
The Winnebago County Juvenile Detention Center is a 24 hour facility that provides secure “Care, Custody, and Discipline” for minors held by the courts of the 17th Judicial Circuit. District #205 provides educational services and the Mildred Berry Center provides mental health counseling. Minors also participate in daily staff-led programming on topics such as anger management, life skills, and government.
- 5350 Northrock Drive
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-516-2980
Winnebago County Juvenile Probation Department
Juvenile Probation is mandated to address juvenile delinquency in Winnebago County. Offenders under the ages of 18 are referred to this department by law enforcement agencies. However, 17 year old felony offenses are considered adult charges. The Intake Unit deals with minors pre-court. This includes the Assessment Center which serves as a central reception center for minors who have been arrested. The Field Unit provides supervision and case management for minors assigned to probation. The Department also operates a Day Reporting Center for adjudicated minors. A minor can remain under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court until age 21.
Juvenile Probation:
- 420 West State Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-516-2700
Juvenile Assessment Center and Day Reporting Center:
- 5330 Northrock Drive
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-633-7024
Boone County Juvenile Probation Department
The Juvenile Probation Department monitors criminally charged minors who are given court orders allowing them to remain in the community. The juveniles are supervised through contacts with the parents, school and community resources in an attempt to hold juveniles and their families accountable for the court ordered conditions. Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00.
- 601 North Main Street
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-9806
Winnebago County CASA
CASA is a program of volunteers appointed by the Juvenile Court Judge to act as a Guardian ad Litem for abused and neglected children who proceed through the court system. It is CASA’s mandate to get to know the children, gather all pertinent information, and then make recommendations to the Judge about what is in the best interests of the children. CASA’s ultimate goal is to find a safe permanent home for every child CASA represents.
- 403 Elm Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-319-6880
- Fax: 815-319-6881
http://www.winnebagocountycasa.org
Boone County CASA
The Boone County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program was started in 1991 as a non-profit organization dedicated to helping abused, neglected and dependent children throughout Boone County. Volunteer Advocates are appointed by the Court to act as a child’s Guardian ad Litem (GAL). They perform a thorough investigation of the minor’s situation which includes visiting the home and speaking with anyone who may have relevant information. The advocate compiles all the information and submits it, along with specific recommendations, to the Juvenile Court Judge. In a system where children can easily “slip through the cracks” the advocate is able to provide stability and a powerful voice for the child so that his/her best interests are always protected.
- 130 S State St # 209
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-6599
- Fax: 815-547-6588
http://www.boonecountycasa.org
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