It is hoped that the information on this and related pages will help direct people to the legal services and information they need, especially those who are low-income. The three places that provide legal assistance/information in the Winnebago County area for low income are Prairie State Legal Services, Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic – NIU, and the Self Help Center at the Courthouse:
Prairie State Legal Services
303 North Main St., #600
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 965-2902
(800) 892-2985
Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic – NIU
319 W. State St.
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 962-9980
Self Help Center at the Courthouse
400 W. State St., Rm. 304 in Law Library
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 319-4526
Navigator available: 9am-4pm M, Tu, W
9am-3pm Th
8am-3pm F
Both Prairie State Legal Services and Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic use 125% of the current Federal Poverty Income Guidelines to screen clients. See table below:
|
Household Size |
100 % Annual |
125% Annual |
125% Monthly |
|
1 |
10,830 |
13,538 |
1,128 |
|
2 |
14,570 |
18,213 |
1,518 |
|
3 |
18,310 |
22,888 |
1,907 |
|
4 |
22,050 |
27,563 |
2,297 |
|
5 |
25,790 |
32,238 |
2,687 |
|
6 |
29,530 |
36,913 |
3,076 |
|
7 |
33,270 |
41,588 |
3,466 |
|
8 |
37,010 |
46,263 |
3,855 |
|
9 |
40,750 |
50,938 |
4,245 |
|
Each additional person: |
+$3,740 |
+ $4,675 |
+ $390 |
WCBA (Winnebago County Bar Association) (815) 964-5152 is the local number to obtain a lawyer for issues not covered by PSLS or ZGLC, or if you are not qualified for low-income assistance.
Note: It is planned that this information will be updated annually. If you have any changes / corrections / updates or other information that would be beneficial, please send to:
Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic – NIU
c/o Julie Mahoney-Krzyzek
319 W. State St.
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 962-9980
March 2010