Tenant and Eviction Lawyers in Winnebago County (Rockford), Illinois
Free and low-cost legal help for renters and landlords in Winnebago County (Rockford): legal aid organizations, any right-to-counsel program, and the bar association's lawyer referral service.
Free legal aid in Winnebago County (Rockford)
- Prairie State Legal Services (Rockford office) — Free civil legal help for eligible low-income residents; Rockford office, 303 N. Main St., Suite 600, (815) 965-2902, serves Winnebago County.
- Illinois Legal Aid Online — Statewide self-help information and forms for eviction cases.
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.
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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.