Legal Aid Clinics Begin At New Trier Township March 12th

The North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic will offer regularly scheduled legal clinics to low-income individuals and families beginning March 12, 2020 at the New Trier Township hall located at 739 Elm Street in Winnetka. Legal counselors will offer free, confidential services to clients in need of help with immigration and domestic violence situations from 10:00 a.m. until noon, the second Thursday of each month.

Attorney Gail Schnitzer –Eisenberg, a Wilmette resident and New Trier Township Trustee spearheaded the new initiative with assistance from Attorney Susan Shulman, Executive Director of the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic.

“Last fall we held a Township Educational Forum on domestic violence and immigration law. The information was impactful and the need was evident to do more, said Trustee Eisenberg. We discussed the concept of a free legal clinic that would address the needs of underserved individuals with our presenters Lia Kim-Yi and Rebecca Weininger, and agreed to schedule a monthly clinic the second Thursday of each month. Services like these help us strengthen the communities we serve.”

People in need of legal assistance are encouraged to phone the clinic at (847) 737-4042 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome, but wait times will vary depending on the attorney’s scheduled appointments.

Media Contact:

Jack Macholl

Mobile (847) 727-9510

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New Trier Township’s mission is to provide leadership, advocacy and resources to benefit the physical, mental and social well being of Township residents. Established in 1850, New Trier Township government serves the 56,000 residents in the villages of Glencoe, Kenilworth, Wilmette and Winnetka, plus portions of Glenview and Northfield. The Township Office is located at 739 Elm Street in Winnetka or on-line at www.newtriertownship.com

About the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic: Mayor Nancy Rotering founded the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic on May 1, 2015. The Clinic provides accessible, quality pro-bono legal services in the areas of immigration, domestic violence, and housing to give those in need of access to justice the opportunity to live productive and secure lives. The Clinic is U.S. Bureau of Immigration Affairs accredited for legal work in immigration law. The Clinic does not receive funding from the Legal Services Corporation, allowing all clients, regardless of immigration status, to be served. This significantly distinguishes the Clinic from other regional legal aid clinics. The Clinic is located at 491 Laurel Avenue, Highland Park, IL. For more information about North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic, visit www.NSLegalAid.org