Stinson Memorial Public Library District

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

409 South Main Street
Anna, IL 62906
United States

Hours of operation
Currently: closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
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: free
  • Scanning: free

  • Attorney Gene Turk will be available for private, one-on-one, 20-minute consultations to assist you with legal coaching, document review, referrals to additional community services, e-filing court documents, and answering legal questions. This is free, but pre-registration is required. Stop by the Circulation Desk or call 618-833-2521 to confirm dates/times, to register, or for more information.

  • Patrons can print legal forms and legal information for free.

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.
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.
Suing someone for $10,000 or less
Lists items that a person can and cannot sue for in small claims court.
Being sued for $10,000 or less
Explains how to respond to a small claims case if you are the one being sued.