Metropolis Public Library

The Massac County Legal Self-Help Center provides legal information to Massac County residents about their legal rights and responsibilities, instructions on how to handle common legal problems, assistance with some legal documents and forms, and referrals to free and low-cost legal services.

The Legal Self-Help Center does not provide legal advice to its patrons. Instead, it offers legal information to customers on such topics as instructions for available forms, answers to general legal questions, and information on court procedures.

Address

313 Metropolis St.
Metropolis, IL 62960
United States

Hours of operation
Currently: closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Amenities:

This center offers

Computers & Internet
WiFi
Online court forms
Online legal info
Online referrals to legal help
Printers
Scanners
"Lawyer in the library" program

Notes

  • Printing: $0.25 per page
  • Scanning: free

  • "Lawyer in the library" program: Patrons who wish to represent themselves in court or have a legal matter to discuss will have the opportunity for a private, 20-minute, face-to-face consultation with Attorney Julian Valdes. There is no fee for the Lawyer in the Library, but pre-registration is required. Call the library during business hours at (618) 524-4312, ext. 3, to obtain information about availability.

This center does not provide:
  • Paper court forms
  • Printed legal info
  • Referrals to legal aid
  • Website navigator
  • Court navigator

Common legal issues

Order of Protection basics
Explains who is eligible to ask for an Order of Protection. Also includes what they can ask a judge to include in it. This is also called a "restraining order."
Getting a divorce
Explains the divorce process, including the difference between contested and uncontested divorce. Also describes how you qualify and what you can expect during the process.
Expunging or sealing a criminal record basics
Convictions can be sealed (hidden), while other types of cases and arrests can be expunged (erased).
Being sued for $10,000 or less
Explains how to respond to a small claims case if you are the one being sued.
Suing someone for $10,000 or less
Lists items that a person can and cannot sue for in small claims court.