If you cannot afford an attorney and are representing yourself in a civil legal case, volunteer attorneys are available for a one-time 30-minute consultation to answer questions, explain legal procedures, and provide general direction on your case.

Volunteers are not able to represent you in court with your legal matter.  

The Help Desk is not able to assist with matters involving domestic violence, emergency petition, or orders.

Location: Peoria County Courthouse, 4th floor, Room 422   

• First Wednesday of the month, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Third Wednesday of the month 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

To be eligible for assistance, the self-represented litigant must meet the following criteria:

• The litigant must be proceeding in the matter for which they are seeking assistance on a self-represented basis and not be receiving the assistance of an attorney in the matter;
• The litigant's household must be within 200% of federal poverty guidelines; and
• The litigant must not have received assistance through the Help Desk previously on this matter.

Please call (833) 275-7454, ext. 1, for pre-screening and scheduling an appointment for the Peoria County Self-Represented Litigant Help Desk.