Mutual Aid Legal Collective is a growing collective of attorneys committed to mutual aid principles — building a legal practice that serves lower-income clients without the constraints of federally-restricted legal aid.
We offer full representation, limited-scope representation, and consultations with customized plans. Our published sliding scale provides 50% and 25% discounts to clients whose household income falls below defined thresholds, and a voluntary Mutual Aid Rate for clients who can directly fund access for others.
We are transparent about our fees, our values, and how we work. All of it is on this site. If any of it resonates with what you need, start an intake — it takes 5 to 10 minutes and your information is confidential.
Eviction defense, RLTO claims, security deposit recovery, habitability, lease review.
Learn more →CDAH, unemployment, SSA/SSI, DHS benefits, professional licensing.
Learn more →Powers of attorney, living wills, and uncontested or contested guardianships.
Learn more →Buyer, seller, and refinance representation. Residential only — no landlord or commercial work.
Learn more →If you were arrested at a protest or political action, the National Lawyers Guild operates mass defense infrastructure in Chicago that is almost always the right first call. Read about how we handle protest-related inquiries.
Tell us what's going on. Our intake form takes 5 to 10 minutes, is confidential, and lets you choose the kind of representation that fits your situation and budget.
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