I have an emergency court order of protection against an inmate in Chicago. I need to speak with him, can I visit?

He'd be a fool to agree to meet with you since he would get in trouble for violating the order.

Uncontested divorce in Illinois?

Sure. Also most courthouses have a "pro se" help desk. Or you can contact either Prairie State (North of Sangamon) or Land of Lincoln (South of...

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I wish to fire my attorney but the judge will not allow me to is this legal my attorney requested to with draw

Well, with few exceptions you can fire your attorney at any time. However as an attorney, we need judge's permission - and the judge can say no. ...

Is it legal for a Pro Per Plaintiff to solicit their case for legal representation on websites such as Craig's List or EBAY?

Attorney's can't solicit in Illinois - meaning I can walk up to you and say "pssst, want me to sue someone for you?." You have to come to us. And...

If you signed for a plan, then you are in serious grease, regardless of whether or not you have a copy in hand. Signing = admitting guilt. You...

I called this place called Carpls for legal assistance. I keep getting the run around from Child support.

If you're asking for day care, then HFS can't help you. So you will have to get a lawyer or motion issue up on your own. It will fall under the...

Is it illegal for my ex to have hacked my personal laptop and copied all my files, photos and communications?

State's Attorney is the gatekeeper on who to prosecute. If they won't, then "that's that." But the underlying problem is that you are turned...

Yes, I have a friend that was arrested on 3 counts of domestic battery/bodily harm, 3 counts of domestic battery/contact prior,

No, and since he has a prior DB felony, under Illinois Law there's mandatory jail time if he's found guilty. This friend needs a lawyer ASAP.

My daughter was almost killed by her foster parents due to malnutrition and dcsf not monitoring her care is this personal injury

If she's in foster care as a result of your parental rights being terminated, I do not believe you would have legal standing (ie, the ability to...

In a collaborative case, what are each of the two attorneys obligations? It doesnt feel that I am gaining a benefit at all.

This is why I don't bother with collaborative law, eventually one side is going to be unhappy - and it just ends up in court anyway - so money...