Eureka Public Library District

The Woodford County Legal Self-Help Center provides legal information to Woodford 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

202 South Main St.
Eureka, IL 61530
United States

Hours of operation
Currently: closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Amenities:

This center offers

Computers & Internet
WiFi
Online court forms
Online legal info
Online referrals to legal help
Website navigator
Printers
Scanners

Notes

  • Printing: $0.25 per page for black and white; $1.00 per side for color
  • Scanning: free
  • Website navigator: Navigation help is provided during open hours
This center does not provide:
  • Paper court forms
  • Printed legal info
  • Referrals to legal aid
  • Court navigator
  • "Lawyer in the library" program

Common legal issues

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.
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 guardianship of a child
Explains how to get the legal right to take care of a child if their parent cannot or will not take care of the child.
Respond to a mortgage foreclosure complaint
A program to help you complete the forms for an Answer and Appearance, to respond to a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint.
Being sued for $10,000 or less
Explains how to respond to a small claims case if you are the one being sued.