Centro Para La Auto-Representación
Mandatory E-Filing for all Civil Cases
Beginning January 1, 2018, all civil cases will be required to be e-filed in Lake County, Illinois, pursuant to
Illinois Supreme Court Order M.R. 18368. More information about Lake County's E-Filing program, including updates, can be found on the Lake County Circuit Clerk's
E-Filing page.
Services
The Center for Self-Representation offers information and resources, with a special focus on people representing themselves in court (self-represented litigants). We are located in the William D. Block Memorial
Law Library. Services include:
- Procedural Information - such as local and state court rules and laws on civil and criminal court procedures.
- Legal Assistance - staff can answer basic questions about court forms.
- Forms and Instructions - specifically written for those who choose to represent themselves in their own court matters.
- Community Resources - including information on agencies that provide legal advice and lawyer referrals as well as social service agencies.
This site does not provide legal advice.
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