Senior Citizens Resource Guide

The Senior Citizen Resource Guide provides access to information about services that may be of interest to seniors. This page offers referrals to legal and self-representative (Pro Se) assistance available throughout Cook County and provides links to other governmental entities that provide services relevant to seniors.

Elder Justice Center

Information and referrals for people ages 60+ (call or visit to schedule an appointment).
Location:  Concourse Level, CL16
Hours:  9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Monday - Friday

Elder Justice Help Desk

Legal advice and document preparation for most civil case types for people 60+
Location:  Concourse Level, CL16
Hours:  9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Monday - Thursday
 

These services have been identified by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County's Senior Citizen Advisory Committee, a committee comprised of leaders in the senior community and those who service seniors throughout Cook County. The Committee keeps the Clerk's Office informed of issues of significance to the senior community and offers a forum for the exchange of ideas as to how the Clerk's Office can heighten the awareness of its function and introduce new initiatives to improve services.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Clerk's Office Senior Citizen Advisory Committee, please contact

Clerk's Office Services

Adoptions
Archives
Dissolution of Marriage 
Domestic Violence 
Evictions 
Expungement 
Foreclosure 
Genealogy 
Guardianship 
Landlord/Tenant 
Name Changes 
Naturalization 
Orders of Protection 
Probate 
Sealing 
Small Claims 
Save
Suburban 
Tax Deeds
Traffic 
Wills[GC1] 

Self-Represented Individuals

Court Forms 
On-Line Case Information 
Pro Se Assistance [GC2] 
Fee Waivers

Outside Resources for Seniors

Illinois Supreme Court

Links

AARP
Cook County Clerk
Cook County State’s Attorney
Department on Aging
Illinois Attorney General
Illinois Secretary of State
Social Security Administration

Finding Help

Illinois Legal Aid

Other Agencies

CARPLS
17 N. State St. #1850 Chicago, Illinois 60602 312-738-9494 Email:  info@carpls.org