Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in McHenry County, Illinois
Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in McHenry County: legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.
Free legal aid in McHenry County
- Prairie State Legal Services - McHenry Office — Serves McHenry County. 3929 Mercy Drive, Unit B, McHenry, IL 60050; (815) 344-9113.
- Eviction Help Illinois — Free legal aid and mediation for Illinois renters facing eviction (and some landlords without a lawyer): 855-631-0811, or text 'eviction' to 844-938-4280; evictionhelpillinois.org.
Legal aid groups usually help people below an income limit and may prioritize eviction cases. Call as soon as you get court papers or a notice.
Hiring a landlord-tenant lawyer
If you don't qualify for free help, a lawyer referral service can connect you with a local landlord-tenant attorney, often for a low-cost first consultation:
- Illinois State Bar Association - IllinoisLawyerFinder Phone Referral Service — 217-525-5297 (Monday-Friday, 9:00-3:00)Referred lawyers give a special reduced rate for the first half-hour; the page does not state the dollar amount.
Eviction court, fees and local help in McHenry County · Legal help across Illinois · Can I sue my landlord in Illinois?
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.