CBA Attorneys Standing By Saturday To Offer Free Legal Advice

CHICAGO — Are you struggling with debt and bills that are past due? Have you experienced a job loss or employment issues? Attorneys with The Chicago Bar Association’s Call-A-Lawyer Program are ready and available to take calls from the public and offer brief legal advice this Saturday, January 16. With the start of the new year, financial and employment issues are a top concern for many citizens and the CBA is here to help as part of an ongoing legal public service program.

Calls will be accepted on January 16 from 9 a.m. to noon at (312) 554-2001. Lawyer events are typically held once a month on Saturday morning.

Citizens can call in and briefly explain their situation to an attorney who will then work to suggest self-help strategies or provide advice to help resolve their issues. If callers need further legal services or have questions beyond the scope of the attorney’s practice area, they will be advised to contact the CBA Lawyer Referral Service during the week for a referral to an attorney in the appropriate area of law.

If callers need further legal services or have questions beyond the scope of the attorney's practice area, they will be advised to contact the CBA Lawyer Referral Service during the week for a referral to an attorney in the appropriate area of law.
The CBA's Lawyer Referral Service has more than 200 pre-screened, qualified lawyers experienced in almost every area of law that offer their services to the public. Callers can be referred to attorneys practicing in numerous areas of law including:

• Domestic Relations - including divorce, custody, support and other family law matters.
• Personal Injury - including auto accidents, slip and falls, products liability, wrongful death, malpractice and other types of injury cases.
• Estate Planning - including will and trust drafting, probate and will contest.
• Real Estate - including buying or selling real estate, foreclosure defense and landlord/tenant issues.
• Employment Law - including wrongful termination, harassment and discrimination.

To reach a lawyer after normal business hours, the CBA offers an On-Call service which provides callers' access to attorneys in three different areas of law. You can reach a lawyer 24/7 for help with criminal defense, personal injury and family law matters by calling (312) 554-2001. For additional information, visit the Chicago Bar Association Legal Referral Service.