Yes, there are many pro bono lawyers in Illinois. "Pro bono" generally describes any lawyer who works for free.
Those who provide civil legal services are found in Legal Aid, Legal Services, or similar organizations; you have to contact them to find out what types of cases they handle and how low your income has to be to qualify for their services.
Those who provide criminal defense services are Public Defenders; they are appointed by the court if you can't afford to hire a lawyer.
The source below has links to all Illinois legal aid, legal services, and Public Defender offices. Click the links to get their contact information and more details about their services and procedures.
Bankruptcy attorneys should do their work pro bono.
You don't 'find' "Pro Bono" attorneys. They are appointed from a list by the court to either supplement or take the place of Public Defenders.
No but they will do it free up front and only take a percent of what you win.
Call the local bar association,
Unlike traditional volunteerism, pro bono services leverage the skills of legal professionals to help those who are unable to afford a lawyer.You can find more info on probono.website
The term "pro bono is one used by attorneys and means they are providing their services free of charge. So find an attorney that will do that.
"Some discrimination attorneys will do pro bono work. To find one, one might check with a civil rights organization such as the American Civil Liberties Union or the NAACP."
The boy raked the neighbors leaves for pro bono. The surgery was pro bono. (Pro Bono doesn't just mean lawyers.)
Pro Bono means the attorney is doing the work for free, so no one will have to pay. Attorneys are not required to perform pro bono work, but many do it to volunteer their time, because they believe in helping people who cannot help themselves. Many firms also have pro bono departments, that they operate for tax benefits and public image. Attorneys working pro bono are under the same ethical obligations as they would be for their paying clients, and therefore must continue to offer their best possible legal representation to the pro bono client. To suggest that they would not work as hard for a pro bono client is a serious accusation, and the sort of allegation that could get an attorney in trouble with the bar. Typically, pro bono clients must apply with a local pro bono or legal aid project, and must meet certain income/asset requirements. If it is later found that the client hid assets or had a change in circumstances, he/she may be required to repay some or all of the volunteer's time.
Pro-bono
Any professional can provide "pro bono" work, or work that is free of any and all charges, including insurance billing. Attorneys and doctors often provide pro bono work, always at their discretion. Nurses often provide so-to-speak pro bono work when care takes longer to give but no further compensation is sought; for example, a hospital nurse may work 30 minutes to 1 hour later than the normal shift but never receive overtime for the work provided.
A free legal service is commonly referred to as "pro bono" legal assistance. This term originates from the Latin phrase "pro bono publico," meaning "for the public good." Pro bono services are typically provided by attorneys or legal organizations to assist individuals who cannot afford legal representation. These services may include legal advice, representation in court, or help with legal documents.