History
In the 18 years since its founding, ILAO has leveraged technology to infinitely scale the number of people who can be served. ILAO's Form Library provides over 80 free legal forms for people seeking solutions to their legal problems. We also help people whose first language may not be English. Each month, our Spanish pages are viewed by nearly 16,000 people. In the next year, we will begin to provide free tools in Polish. ILAO is constantly innovating to better serve the over 2 million people who have used our tools. Our latest resource includes a newly launched Ready to Work portal with customizable toolboxes. Everyday, ILAO works to connect people to information, lawyers, solutions, and each other, so everyone can find the best resolution to their problems.
Specialties
For 18 years, Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO) has simplified the law so that all people can resolve their problems. Through innovation, we lower barriers to the law so that people can understand their legal options, make informed decisions and, when necessary, represent themselves in court. ILAO's services and tools are designed for both motivated learners, who are considering taking action, and people in crisis, who may be thrust unwillingly into a situation that is beyond their control. We seek to give them a sense of control by providing plain-language, actionable information so that they can make informed decisions and practical tools to help them when they choose to take action.