Lawyer in the Library
Thanks to the First Judicial Circuit of Illinois, Eldorado Memorial Library offers the Lawyer in the Library program!
Lawyer in the Library provides patrons needing help with a legal issue the opportunity for a private, one-on-one session with an attorney for up to 20-minutes to receive advice or help with legal documents.
There is no fee and pre-registration with the library is required. Simply call the library at 618-273-7922 or visit the library’s circulation desk to register. Note that registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
On the date of your session, check in at the library registration desk and bring any paperwork pertaining to your legal question or situation.
Note: no legal advice is given via the Self-Help Legal Resources. They provide only information.
Lawyer in the Library Restrictions
- You are not eligible to participate if you are currently represented by an attorney.
- There is a maximum of one session per person, every 2 months. You are not eligible to register in 2 consecutive months.
- You must be a resident of the Illinois First Judicial Circuit. The First Judicial Circuit is comprised of the following counties:
- Alexander
- Jackson
- Johnson
- Massac
- Pope
- Pulaski
- Saline
- Union
- Williamson
Sponsored by: Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator Grant through Access to Justice Division, AOIC Brenda Sprague, Coordinator Office of the Chief Judge, First Judicial Circuit
EML Patrons who live in Hamilton County or Gallatin County are part of the Second Judicial Circuit, and can find Lawyer in the Library services at places like Carmi Public Library and the CASA of Southeastern Illinois building in Shawneetown. The Second Circuit also offers many Legal Self-Help Centers throughout the area.