Genoa Public Library

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

240 W Main Street
Genoa, IL 60135
United States

Hours of operation
Currently: closed
Sunday: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Monday: 1:00 pm-8:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Amenities:

This center offers

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

Notes

  • Printing: First 10 printed pages are free, then $0.20 per page for black and white; $0.50 per page for color; $1.00 per page for faxes
  • Scanning: free
This center does not provide:
  • Paper court forms
  • Printed legal info
  • Referrals to legal aid
  • Website navigator
  • Court navigator
  • "Lawyer in the library" program

Common legal issues

Going to court on your own
Going to court can be scary. Prepare by watching this video which shows each step in the process.
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.
Going to court for an eviction case
Eviction is when a landlord makes a tenant leave a unit. The landlord must give the tenant notice and go through the court process. The notice must say why the tenant is being evicted.
Being sued for mortgage foreclosure
A mortgage is a loan that is used to pay for a house. If you don't make the payments on the loan, the bank can sue you to take the property back. This is called foreclosure.
3 types of Orders of Protection
Explains the three kinds of Orders of Protection ("restraining orders") in Illinois. Includes when they are issued and how long they last.