CARPLS
Cook County’s largest provider of free legal services, helping 1 million+ residents since 1993 with housing, debt, and more everyday legal challenges.
07/15/2026
CARPLS is pleased to welcome America Lopez-Buendia as the newest addition to our paralegal team. America is a 2026 graduate of Lewis University, where she received her BA in criminal justice and paralegal studies. America has native proficiency in Spanish and English and will be an enormous asset to our Spanish-speaking clients and to our program as a whole.
Welcome, America!
07/02/2026
CARPLS and New Leaf are collaborating with the Cook County Public Defender Office’s Freedom Defense Center for an Expungement & Sealing Clinic on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Location: 5500 W. Madison St, Chicago IL
Time: 9:30AM (Doors close at 10AM)
Registration Required – Please pre-register by contacting 312-738-7399 or [email protected]
Need a fresh start? Our legal team will guide you through the expungement and sealing process, including:
• Checking eligibility for record clearing
• Assistance with completing necessary forms
• Step-by-step guidance on the legal process
• Access to additional legal resources
Why Attend? Clearing your record can open doors to jobs, housing, and other essential opportunities.
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