Will County Law Library

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

Will County Courthouse
100 West Jefferson Street
Law Library, 3rd Floor
Joliet, IL 60432
United States

Hours of operation
Currently: closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Amenities:

This center offers

Computers & Internet
Online court forms
Paper court forms
Online legal info
Printed legal info
Online referrals to legal help
Referrals to legal aid
Website navigator
Court navigator
Printers

Notes

  • Printing: $0.20 per page
  • Website navigator: Hours vary

  • JusticeCorps members help people navigate the courthouse, give general legal information, and connect people to helpful resources. Members also provide referrals to local social service agencies and legal aid organizations.

This center does not provide:
  • WiFi
  • Scanners
  • "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.
Motions basics
Either side of a court case can file a motion. Motions ask the court to do something.
Avoiding mortgage foreclosure
How to avoid foreclosure in Illinois. Foreclosure is the sale of your home by your lender when you do not make payments.
Criminal record expungement or sealing request
A program to help you complete the forms to ask a court to expunge or seal your adult criminal record.
Unemployment benefits appeal after a hearing
A program to help you appeal a referee decision by the Dept. of Employment Security denying you unemployment benefits.