Bankruptcy for Tenants: Resources and Referrals

  • CARPLS: Offers free legal advice to Cook County residents on issues such as eviction, debt, bankruptcy, foreclosure, guardianship, unemployment, and many more. Call CARPLS hotline at: (312) 738-9200.
  • CCLAHD: Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt is free legal help for residents of Cook County. It helps Cook County residents resolve issues related to eviction, foreclosure, debt, and tax deeds. Call the CCLAHD hotline at: (855) 956-5763.
  • Legal Aid Chicago: Legal aid agency that provides civil legal services to people living in poverty in Cook County. Call to Apply: (312)341-1070.
  • Upsolve: A desktop/mobile application that assists with the bankruptcy process. Provides videos and articles to help get you started and live court updates available once the process has been started.
  • Chicago Volunteer Legal Services: Volunteer Pro Bono Services. Speak with a real attorney about your legal issues today. Apply online or call: (312) 332-1624 to see if you qualify.
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