Coalition Legal

02/10/2026

WE'RE HIRING! Join our team as an Administrative Assistant! 📢

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about making a difference in Lake County? We are seeking a candidate with strong interpersonal and computer skills to support our restorative justice activities and connect with clients.

📌 Key Responsibilities:
• Interact directly with clients
• Prepare documentation for restorative justice programs
• Provide administrative & office support
• and more!

📩 How to Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post! 🤝

01/10/2026

Have you ever wondered if representing yourself in court is actually a good idea?

While you can navigate the legal system on your own, doing it alone can be complex, stressful, and overwhelming. Having professionally trained legal support on your side often makes all the difference.

If past criminal records are holding you back in Lake County, IL, you don't have to handle it alone. Free legal assistance is available!

👉 Visit coalitionlegal.org or contact us today to learn how we can help you move forward.

Village of Round Lake, IL Brian Brubaker

29/09/2026

Even Culver's mascot, Scoopie, wants the scoop on a second chance!

We never know who we're going to meet when we head out to spread the word about our legal aid. 🍦

Thanks to Ballet Folklorico Tayahua for inviting Coalition Legal to the sixth annual Fiesta sin Frontera and thanks to our Outreach Specialist Jesus Llanos for all of your hard work!

22/09/2026

"My past is not who I am today!" 🙌

This client is actively working to help rebuild the city he once hurt, and that proves that real transformation is possible. He turned his life around, and now he spends his time mentoring others and working with the court system to make a difference.

We are so glad Coalition Legal could support him by helping clear his past criminal record!

📍 Serving Lake County, IL residents.
🌐 Learn more at coalitionlegal.org

15/09/2026

What are client supporting documents? 🤔
They are key pieces of proof that help strengthen your expungement or record-sealing case!

Examples include:
✍️ Character reference letters from loved ones or employers
🎓 Proof of achievements (diplomas, certifications, completed courses)
💼 Evidence of steady work or volunteer history
📄 & more!

Small details can make a big difference in your petition. 🤝

10/09/2026

Another successful appearance in expungement court!

Our attorneys work hard to prepare each and every client to go before the judge.

Cameras aren’t allowed in the court house, so the next best thing is a happy client sharing his appreciation outside.

08/09/2026

"Coalition Legal got me to this point, but now I want to go further." 🤝

For one father, a past criminal record made finding a good job feel nearly impossible. To support his family, he took on two full-time jobs working constantly just to get by, but sacrificing precious time with his children in the process.

Determined to break the cycle and build a better future for his family, he turned to Coalition Legal and got the assistance he was looking for. ✨

(Serving Lake County, IL)

01/09/2026

When someone realizes people truly believe in them, everything changes. 🌟

Listen to this powerful story shared by Round Lake Mayor Brian Brubaker about his friend who cleared his criminal record and how that fresh start changed his life forever. We are so grateful to have played a part in his journey.

Coalition Legal proudly serves residents throughout Lake County, IL. If you’re ready to take the next step toward clearing your record, visit our website and apply today! 📲 coalitionlegal.org

Village of Round Lake, IL

29/08/2026

Huge thank you to our dedicated team members for representing Coalition Legal at the Waukegan Township Community Resource Fair & Block Party! 💙✨

It was a wonderful day connecting with our neighbors, building local partnerships, and spreading the word about the essential legal support and resources we bring to Lake County.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table!

27/08/2026

Thank you to the Lake County Bar Foundation and the Lake County Bar Association for the support! We are grateful for your confidence in us and the contribution that allows our team to provide the legal aid that opens doors for so many.

Photo: Lake County Bar Association Executive Director Greg Weider, Coalition Legal team: Executive Director Julie Mangurten Weinberg, President/Managing Attorney Stephen Miller, Staff Attorney Hilary Keroff Malina, Intern Sarah Diaz, Client Services Manager Emily Wence Mojica

The Lake County Bar Foundation is proud to support Coalition Legal in their mission to expand access to stable employment and housing for individuals whose past criminal records present barriers to opportunity.

Coalition Legal provides free legal advice to determine whether a record is eligible to be sealed or expunged and assists clients through the court process. Their work helps people take advantage of a 2017 Illinois law that significantly broadened the types of records eligible for this relief.

By removing barriers created by past records, Coalition Legal helps open the door to a fresh start.

Learn more at www.coalitionlegal.org