Help Desks in the Courthouse


Mediators from the Center for Conflict Resolution provide trained mediators to litigants in eviction matters. Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process where an impartial mediator helps parties generate ideas to settle their conflict. Mediation services are provided to parties free of charge, and are provided at the times and locations listed below.

Richard J. Daley Center
50 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60602
When: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00

Fifth Municipal District Courthouse
10220 S. 76th Avenue, Bridgeview, IL 60455
When: Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. &
Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Sixth Municipal District Courthouse
16501 S. Kedzie Parkway., Markham, IL 60426
When: Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.


Sixth Municipal District Courthouse
16501 S. Kedzie Parkway
Cook County  Law Library
Lower Level , Room 072
Markham, Illinois 60428
Hours: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m, Tuesday and Friday 

Consultation with an attorney on contract dispute/debt collection, landlord/tenant and other consumer law cases

 


Sixth Municipal District Courthouse
16501 S. Kedzie Parkway
Room 202G
Markham, Illinois 60428
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 

• Civil orders of protection

• Consultation with an attorney on domestic violence issues

• Legal representation for civil orders of protection


Sixth Municipal District Courthouse
16501 S. Kedzie Parkway
Rooms 202G
Markham, Illinois 60428
Hours: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday - Friday

• Consultation with an attorney on landlord/tenant issues

• Legal representation for eviction proceedings


Sixth Municipal District Courthouse
16501 South Kedzie Parkway
Room 102J
Markham Illinois 60428
The In-person Help Desk is temporarily closed due to COVID.  CGLA also accepts online applications on their website: https://www.cgla.net/get-legal-help.

  • Expungement and sealing of criminal records
  • Must have criminal record/RAP sheet for Chicago cases before coming to the Desk

Sixth Municipal District Courthouse
16501 S. Kedzie Parkway
Cook County Law Library
Basement Room 072, Markham, Illinois 60428
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday 

• Find legal information and court forms online with the help of a navigator

• Access via phone to CARPLS Legal Aid hotline to speak with attorneys who can provide help and referrals to address legal problems

 


Sixth Municipal District Courthouse
16501 South Kedzie Parkway
Lower Level
Markham, Illinois 60428
Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Thursday
  • Consultation with an attorney on legal issues

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