79 W. Monroe
Suite 919
Chicago, IL 60603 View Map

Phone: 312-376-1880
Fax: 312-376-1885

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The Center for Disability and Elder Law (CDEL) provides free legal services to the elderly and persons with disabilities through a vast network of volunteer attorneys, paralegals, law students, and social work students located throughout the Chicagoland area. Over 1000 attorneys, who practice in such diverse settings as large law firms, solo practice, corporate counsel, and government agencies, generously donate their time, expertise, and energy to our clients, assisting them with their legal needs. By capitalizing on these free resources, CDEL provides legal services in the most cost efficient way possible.  CDEL represents clients in many areas of the law, with practice areas including: ADA, Bankruptcy and Collections, Contracts, Consumer Fraud, Elder Abuse, Family Law, Government Benefits, Housing Discrimination, Insurance, Landlord/Tenant, Real Estate, Special Education, and Wills/Probate. CDEL specifically does not assist with criminal, personal injury/tort, and traffic.

To qualify for CDEL's services, clients must have a permanent physical, mental or developmental disability, or be a senior citizen (age 60 or over) and must live within Cook County. The clients must also fall within the federal poverty guidelines.

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