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Courts and legal help in Illinois

Savage Lex is not a law firm and this is general legal information, not legal advice. Court addresses, filing fees and hours change often — confirm anything below with the clerk of court before you rely on it.

Find your courthouse in Illinois

Illinois’s judicial branch publishes the official directory of trial courts. It is the authoritative source for which court hears your case and where to file:

Official Illinois court locator

Free and low-cost legal aid in Illinois

3 verified organizations serving Illinois. Most have income limits and case-type restrictions, so call before you go.

If you’re representing yourself in Illinois

Court staff can tell you which forms to file and what the deadlines are — they cannot tell you what to say or predict an outcome. Ask the clerk for the self-help or pro se desk; many courts have one. Bring every document you have been served, and write down the case number before you call.