CARPLS

CARPLS Cook County’s largest provider of free legal services, helping 1 million+ residents since 1993 with housing, debt, and more everyday legal challenges.

CARPLS had an amazing time at Wrongful Conviction Day with our partners at ABC Reentry! We held a Power of Attorney clin...
10/06/2026

CARPLS had an amazing time at Wrongful Conviction Day with our partners at ABC Reentry! We held a Power of Attorney clinic with CARPLS staff and some volunteers from Depaul University College of Law, helping clients secure their future.

We’re grateful for opportunities like these to support organizations that empower individuals and advocate for second chances.

CARPLS and New Leaf are collaborating with the Cook County Public Defender Office’s Freedom Defense Center for an Expung...
10/06/2026

CARPLS and New Leaf are collaborating with the Cook County Public Defender Office’s Freedom Defense Center for an Expungement & Sealing Clinic on Monday, October 19, 2026.

Location: 5500 W. Madison St, Chicago IL
Time: 9:30AM (Doors close at 10AM)
Registration Required – Please pre-register by contacting 312-738-7399 or [email protected]

Need a fresh start? Our legal team will guide you through the expungement and sealing process, including:
• Checking eligibility for record clearing
• Assistance with completing necessary forms
• Step-by-step guidance on the legal process
• Access to additional legal resources

Why Attend? Clearing your record can open doors to jobs, housing, and other essential opportunities.

CARPLS is happy to welcome Norah Guequierre of Northern Trust to our Board of Directors. Norah leads a team of lawyers s...
10/05/2026

CARPLS is happy to welcome Norah Guequierre of Northern Trust to our Board of Directors. Norah leads a team of lawyers supporting Northern Trust’s Asset Servicing clients. Her team focuses on trust and custody agreements, fund administration, back-office investment operations, and more. Norah has a strong commitment to community service, and we are excited to have her expertise and perspective on the CARPLS Board.

We hope to see you at our events this October for CARPLS and New Leaf! Stay tuned for individual reminders 💙
10/02/2026

We hope to see you at our events this October for CARPLS and New Leaf! Stay tuned for individual reminders 💙

We would love to see you for an Expungement & Sealing Clinic on Wednesday, October 14!Location: 7840 S. Racine Ave.Time:...
10/02/2026

We would love to see you for an Expungement & Sealing Clinic on Wednesday, October 14!

Location: 7840 S. Racine Ave.
Time: 9:30 AM (Doors close at 10 AM)
Registration Required – Call 773-729-4910 to secure your spot. Limited spots available.

Need a fresh start? Our legal team will guide you through the expungement and sealing process, including:
• Checking eligibility for record clearing
• Assistance with completing necessary forms
• Step-by-step guidance on the legal process
• Access to additional legal resources

Why Attend? Clearing your record can open doors to jobs, housing, and other essential opportunities.

CARPLS is proud to welcome our newest Board member, Heather Benzmiller Sultanian of Sidley Austin LLP. Heather is an acc...
09/28/2026

CARPLS is proud to welcome our newest Board member, Heather Benzmiller Sultanian of Sidley Austin LLP. Heather is an accomplished litigator whose practice focuses on securities and shareholder litigation, data breach class actions and complex business disputes. Recognized for her litigation and pro bono work, Heather brings valuable expertise and a strong commitment to serving others.

We love hearing from the people we serve! Your stories remind us of the impact legal aid can have and fuel our commitmen...
09/24/2026

We love hearing from the people we serve! Your stories remind us of the impact legal aid can have and fuel our commitment to making justice accessible every day.

Each year, CARPLS helps thousands of people who can’t afford an attorney find answers to their everyday legal problems free of charge. We serve low- and moderate-income residents of Cook County.

CARPLS is proud to welcome our newest Board member, Molly McGinley of Honigman LLP. Molly is an accomplished commercial ...
09/21/2026

CARPLS is proud to welcome our newest Board member, Molly McGinley of Honigman LLP. Molly is an accomplished commercial litigator and serves as the Firm's Practice Group Leader for Privacy, Products and Class Action Litigation. Her extensive experience and leadership will make her an invaluable addition to our Board of Directors!

CARPLS is happy to welcome back David Williams of Williams, Bax & Saltzman, P.C. to our Board of Directors. David brings...
09/16/2026

CARPLS is happy to welcome back David Williams of Williams, Bax & Saltzman, P.C. to our Board of Directors. David brings extensive experience counseling businesses, litigating complex commercial disputes and negotiating business transactions. With a strong commitment to community service, he will continue to bring valuable legal and business expertise to CARPLS.

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