Legal Aid Resources
Although you are representing yourself, there are services that can provide you free or low cost help.
For legal services for qualifying individuals:
For online self-help tools:
For domestic violence intervention and prevention services:
- Domestic Violence Assistance Center (DVAC) - Free and confidential Orders of Protection assistance in Winnebago County for those who qualify
- Call (815) 516- 2440, or visit 400 W. State Street, 3rd floor Old Courthouse, Rockford
- Information on filing Orders of Protection - How to file a protection order online in Winnebago and Boone Counties
- 17thcircuit.illinoiscourts.gov/public-info/domestic-violence-help/get-help
- Remedies - providing services for Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse to Winnebago and Boone Counties
- remediesrenewinglives.org or Call 24 Hr. Domestic Violence Hotline at (815) 962-6102
- Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling - 24/7 Crisis Hotline in Winnebago, Boone & Ogle Counties
- rockfordsexualassaultcounseling.org or Call (815) 636-9811
- National Domestic Violence Hotline- 24/7 access to resources and support
- thehotline.org or Call (800) 799-7233 or text "START" to (800) 799-7233
- The Family Peace Center - a multi-agency service center that provides services to victims of inter-personal violence
- rockfordfamilypeacecenter.org or Call (779) 348-7600 or visit 315 N. Main Street, Rockford
For help finding an attorney:
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- isba.org/public/illinoislawyerfinder or Call (800) 922-8757
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- wcbarockford.org and "Find an attorney" tab in upper-right corner
- Boone County Bar Association
- boonecountybar.com and "Search our Directory" blue box