Wishing a warm welcome to our Spring PILI Intern Eunice Kpatah. Eunice will be graduating from Chicago-Kent School of Law in 2026. Her most recent internship was with Legal Aid Chicago's public benefits practice group.

We love hearing from the people we serve! Your stories remind us of the impact legal aid can have and fuel our commitment to making justice accessible every day.

Please help us welcome Yasmeen Dohan, our newest PILI Fellow for the Spring. Yasmeen will be graduating from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 2026 and will join Kirkland & Ellis upon completion of her fellowship.

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! We are closed for the holiday and will reopen tomorrow, January 20th, at 9am.

We love hearing from the people we serve! Your stories remind us of the impact legal aid can have and fuel our commitment to making justice accessible every day.

Please join us in welcoming Shayna Williams, our newest CARPLS attorney! 🎉 Shayna is a DePaul Law grad with experience in immigration law, family law, and traffic/criminal law. She is a Spanish speaker and passionate about helping people navigate everyday legal challenges.

We would love to see you for an Expungement & Sealing Clinic THIS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14! Location: 7840 S. Racine Ave. Time: 9:30 AM (Doors close at 10 AM) Registration Required – Call 773-729-4910 to secure your spot. Limited spots available.

Ready for a fresh start? Clear your record and unlock new opportunities! Join us on January 22 for the Fresh Start Legal Clinic in Chatham. 📋 Bring your RAP sheet ✅ Get FREE expert legal advice 🚪 Open the door to your second chance Register here: https://t.co/BFFwd3iEdo

Please join us in congratulating Matt Marino, who has been promoted to Director of Development at CARPLS. His promotion reflects his tireless work and leadership, and we’re excited to see all that’s ahead!

Happy New Year from all of us at CARPLS! As we step into the year ahead, we’re grateful for our community, partners, and supporters who make our work possible. Here’s to continued impact, justice, and hope in the year to come.

CARPLS is thrilled to welcome Stephanie Castillo to our team as a new Staff Attorney. Stephanie is a graduate of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. Prior to joining CARPLS, she served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Pamela McLean Meyerson.

CARPLS will have an adjusted schedule during the final two weeks of the year to accommodate the holidays and a system upgrade. * Wed, Dec 24: Our CCLAHD hotline is open 9am-1pm * Thurs, Dec 25: Closed * Fri, Dec 26: Regular hoursfor a tech upgrade & New Years Day

Our CARPLS family came together last week for our annual Holiday Party! We had a joyful night filled with games, laughter, costumes, and plenty of cheer. It was the perfect opportunity for our staff to unwind and celebrate the many wins we achieved together this year.

Our latest Stories of Success & Hope spotlight features Alexandra, a reminder that no one should face legal challenges alone.

CARPLS Staff Attorney Sara Espahbodi and Development Manager Matt Marino spent an evening last week volunteering with United Way of Metro Chicago’s Young Leaders United for their Holiday Toy Drive & Gift Wrapping.

In this installment of Stories of Success & Hope, we introduce you to Ramon, who found support and a path forward with the help of CARPLS.

We're inviting anyone interested in clearing their records to join our Records Expungement Workshop! Learn about your rights and get connected to resources that can help you move forward. Thursday, December 4th 9:30AM to 12:30PM 1111 S. Homan Ave https://t.co/bdmvwN0jQp

We’re excited to introduce “Stories of Success & Hope,” a new CARPLS series celebrating clients who overcame everyday legal hurdles with our support. First up: the incredible story of Estelle!

CARPLS wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Our offices will be closed today and tomorrow, Thursday 11/27 and Friday 11/28, in observance of the holiday. Services with resume Monday, December 1st at 9:00 am.

CARPLS is partnering with the Englewood CSC to host a two-part TODI workshop and clinic! 📍 Workshop: Dec. 2 at 11 AM 📍 Clinic: Dec. 9 from 1–3 PM Both at 1140 W. 79th St. FREE to attend (Cook County filing fee applies). Call 312-745-8329 to register!