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The Chicago Bar Association Law at the Library Series

A free legal information series focusing on today's hot legal issues. Each Law at the Library program features a presentation by an experienced attorney, followed by a brief question and answer session.

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Accidents & Injuries
Lawsuits, personal injury, property damage, suing someone, being sued

Children
Adoption, child abuse & neglect, juvenile court, minor guardianship, parental rights

Consumer Law
Automobiles, bankruptcy, credit, debt collection, small claims court, utilities, insurance, identity theft

Criminal Law
Your rights during a criminal investigation, right to a lawyer, victim's rights, how to clear a criminal record

Disability
Disability discrimination, medical benefits, Rehabilitation Act, protections, services

Education
Special education, school records, student loans, school disciplinary actions, discrimination, fees

Family Law
Adoptions, child support, custody, divorce, domestic violence, paternity, visitation

General Resources
People affected by natural disasters, lawyer issues, self help information, representing yourself

Going to Court
Representing yourself, small claims court, remedies, court costs, judgments, appeals

Housing
Federal housing programs, homeownership, housing discrimination, landlord/tenant law

Immigration
Asylum, USCIS procedures, Visas

Life Planning
Guardianship, powers of attorney, estate planning, probate, wills

Public Benefits
Food stamps, Social Security/SSI, veterans/military, welfare

Senior Citizens
Guardianship, powers of attorney, trusts, wills, health care, benefits programs, insurance, housing, consumer, discrimination

Small Business
Forming and dissolving businesses, non-profits, economic development, entrepreneurship

Taxes
Income taxes, Earned Income Credit, property taxes

Traffic
Traffic laws for motor vehicles, traffic court, how to contest traffic tickets

Voting
Voting, Voting Rights Act, Voting Systems, Districting

Work
Employment discrimination, employment law, collecting unemployment and workers compensation