Pro Bono Lawyers in Illinois are lawyers who work for free, providing legal services to those who cannot afford them. They have been making headlines recently as their numbers have dwindled due to the state’s budget cuts. They provide a crucial service that enables people with limited means to defend themselves against complex legal proceedings that might otherwise overwhelm them. They help people access civil justice and social equity by representing individuals or groups of individuals whose interests would not otherwise be represented because they lack the financial resources to hire an attorney. They also play an integral role in helping protect consumers from scams, frauds, and other types of predatory lending practices perpetrated on unsuspecting victims by unscrupulous businesses or organizations seeking to make a quick buck at the expense of others.
Pro Bono Lawyers are committed to serving people who need legal help, but cannot afford it. They do not receive payment for their work and donate or contribute their time pro bono (meaning “for free”).
