Lawyer in the Library Services
Free legal help programs offered by the Law Library and partner organizations
Divorce and Family Law Help | WALK-IN | Mondays, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Family law lawyers volunteer to answer ONLY brief divorce and family law questions for self-represented litigants with Kane County cases. Priority will be given to those who have been sent by a judge and need to immediately return to court.
Spanish interpreter available.
Divorce and Family Law Help | CALL-IN | Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | 630-406-7126
Family law lawyers volunteer to answer ONLY brief divorce and family law questions for self-represented litigants with Kane County cases.
If you have limited English language ability, please have someone on the call with you who can understand and speak English.
Aurora Public Library District, Santori Library | WALK-IN | 2nd Thursday monthly, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Volunteer attorneys will be available in-person for 15-minute meetings to assist with legal coaching, document review, referrals to other services, eFiling court documents and legal questions. Aurora area residents only.
Spanish interpreter available
Gail Borden Public Library | WALK-IN | 4th Thursday monthly, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Volunteer attorneys will be available in-person for 15-minute meetings to assist with legal coaching, document review, referrals to other services, eFiling court documents and legal questions. Elgin area residents only.
Spanish interpreter available
Drivers' Priviliege Clinic | WALK-IN | 1st Wednesday monthly, 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Volunteer attorneys from the Kane County Bar Association will offer FREE legal advice to assist in getting driving privileges reinstated. You MUST have a copy of your Driving Record Abstract to receive help. Visit the Illinois Secretary of State to get a copy or go in person to a DMV. If you need an interpreter, you must bring someone with you who can interpret for you.
Additional Services
- Borrow Materials
- Charging Station Charge your phone, tablet or computer (up to 8 devices) simultaneously, at full speed. Wireless charging is also available for newer models.
- Computers & Wi-Fi We have 17 computers with cameras and audio for easy Zoom court access and scanners for eFiling.
- Databases
- Lexis Advance (available in-house only)
- Family Law Software (available in-house only)
- Library Catalog
- Order of Protection software (for attorney use, in-house only)
- Ebsco’s Legal Information Resource Center (available in-house only)
- Chat Live with a librarian from any page on this website during business hours. After hours, you can leave an email message.
- Meeting Rooms $10 reservation fee otherwise first come first serve
- Ordering a Document
- Printing & Delivery
- Purchase Materials - Interested in owning a particular legal title? We may be able to order it at a discounted rate. Inquire at the Reference Desk. A $10 administrative fee applies.
