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Legal Assistance and Resource Center (LARC)
651 W. Lake St.
Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: 312-948-6821
Fax: (312) 559-1530

Attorneys at the Legal Assistance and Resource Center (LARC) offer clients basic legal advice and referral services via a telephone hotline and in person. Services are free and available in Spanish. Clients in need of legal representation may be placed with a volunteer attorney from LARC’s Pro Bono Network or directed to a legal aid organization. LARC also operates monthly legal advice desks at some of Catholic Charities’ Evening Supper Programs. Educational seminars on various legal topics, such as collections, understanding juvenile court, powers of attorney for healthcare and property, and criminal expungement, are offered throughout Chicago and its suburbs. LARC maintains a library of self-help materials available for clients. Consult LARC’s website for upcoming seminars and current news.

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Catholic Charities fulfills the Church's role in the mission of charity to anyone in need by providing compassionate, competent and professional services that strengthen and support individuals, families and communities based on the value and dignity of human life.

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