PSLS is a not-for-profit law firm providing free civil legal services in Northern & Central Illinois.
Northern/Central Illinois
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This month, PSLS has joined in pro bono celebrations throughout our service area. Congratulations to all the award recipients: pslegal.org/post/2026-Pro-Bo…. Thank you to all of our outstanding volunteers, & PSLS’ pro bono team for making access to justice a reality!
JOURNEY TO A FRESH START: PSLS, pro bono attorneys, and @PILI_Tweets recently helped Kane and DeKalb County residents begin their journey to a fresh start at a free criminal records relief clinic at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin!
At the clinic, pro bono attorneys met with clients, advised them on their rights, responsibilities and options, and provided the necessary court papers to begin the sealing and expungement process.
PSLS’ community engagement team was at the clinic and connected clients with community resources. @odhcil #ProBono #CelebrateProBono #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope
PEORIA: PSLS’ Peoria Office is unable to accept walk-ins today, Oct. 30. Thank you for understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience. Find the phone number of the local PSLS office that serves your county: pslegal.org/our-offices. #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD: PSLS is excited to honor Attorney Jeff Crabill with our Distinguished Service Award for his many years of dedication to pro bono work. Congratulations, Jeff! Read more: pslegal.org/post/2026-Distin… #ProBono #CelebrateProBono #PSLS
CLIENT SUCCESS: Meet Monique, a dedicated mother and grandmother. Monique has cared for her grandson, J’Varion, since he was born. She became J’Varion’s legal guardian after her daughter – J’Varion’s mother – passed away.
John led Monique through her legal adoption journey, drafting the required documents to present the petition for adoption at a court hearing.
Thanks to the high-quality legal services provided by PSLS, John successfully represented Monique when she recently adopted J’Varion! #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY PRO BONO HONOREES: During the National Celebration of Pro Bono, PSLS recognizes an outstanding individual or firm from each PSLS office who have truly embodied the theme of “Serving Justice. Strengthening Democracy” over the past year.
⚖️ Ottawa: Eric Frobish
⚖️ Peoria: Abigail Fleming
⚖️ Rockford: David Vogt
⚖️ Telephone Advice: Gina Leahy
⚖️ Waukegan: Greta Berna
⚖️ West Suburban: Otto Hurtado
Learn about each Outstanding Community Pro Bono Honoree: pslegal.org/post/2026-Outsta… #ProBono #CelebrateProBono #PSLS #PursuingJustice #RestoringHope
RISING STAR AWARD: Congratulations to Erin Duncan, PSLS Supervising Attorney at our Bloomington Office! Erin received a Rising Star Award from the @nclc4consumers for her work advocating for mobile home park residents in McLean County. Learn more: nclc.org/people/erin-duncan
DISTINGUISHED PRO BONO ADVOCATE: Every year we recognize one volunteer who has truly gone above and beyond to make a difference for PSLS clients. This year’s Distinguished Pro Bono Advocate is Attorney Thomas Newman. Congratulations, Thomas!
Congratulations to PSLS Supervising Attorney, Erin Duncan!
Learn more about the Vern Countryman and Rising Star Award winners. 2/2 @NACAdvocate nclc.org/ted-mermin-influent…
HAPPY PRO BONO WEEK! The theme for this year’s National Celebration of Pro Bono is “Serving Justice. Strengthening Democracy.” All week we are celebrating the work that PSLS volunteers do every day and the difference they make in our communities.
Thank you to the nearly 430 attorneys, paralegals, law students, and other professionals who have volunteered over 5,500 hours of time to serve more than 1,500 clients throughout the past year. Your dedication has made an incredible impact on the lives of our clients. #ProBono