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For quick legal how-to's, many basic questions can be answered by visiting: Illinois Legal Aid Online​, Access to Justice or IL Court Help​ 

I am representing myself in a:

• Divorce or Family Law issue
• Domestic Violence, Order of Protection & Protective Orders issues​​​
• Landlord & Tenant​ (including eviction) | Foreclosure​
• Expungement or Sealing matter
• Small Claims Court 
• Traffic matter​ 
• Unemployment appeal​

I am representing myself and I need to:

• Ask a Lawyer a Question
• Change a Birth Certificate​ ​
• Change My Name and/or My Child's Name​
• Electronically File a Civil Case (eFile)
• File an Appeal
• File for Bankruptcy
• Find Advance Directives & Power of Attorney​
• Find Free or Low Cost Hotspots, Wi-Fi, & Internet Services​​​ (for attending remote/Zoom court)​
• Find Free and Low Cost Legal Services for People with Disabilities
  
• Find Immigration Information ​
• Find Resources on Mental Health Services​ | Kane County​​​
• Find Veterans Assistance​
• Learn About Civil Asset Forfeiture​
• Learn About Judicial and Attorney Rules of Conduct​​​
• Review Practice Resources​​​

​​I am representing myself and I need to learn about attending court:

• ​​Court Support Service​ | Aurora Public Library District​​

I am representing myself and I need to watch how-to videos:

• Decoding Court Jargon: Understanding Common Procedural Terms (in Spanish​)​
• Demystifying Legal Procedures: What Does it Mean to File a Motion?​
• Legal Language 101: Understanding Key Terms in Court Cases
• Navigating the Court System without a Lawyer: Essential Tips
  
• The Role of the Kane County Court System | Bridging the Kane County Courthouse to the Community​
  
• Understanding Court Help: Legal Information vs. Legal Advice
  
• Understanding Court Papers: What to Do After Being Served (in Spanish​)​
• Understanding the Difference Between Civil and Criminal Cases​​ (in Spanish​)
• What to Do If Your Child Gets a Ticket​ | Bridging the Kane County Courthouse to the Community
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