Cabrini Green Legal Aid - Removing Barriers to Equity (Chicago)

About this program

Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA), a nonprofit organization established in 1973, offers legal assistance to low-income individuals adversely affected by the criminal legal system. The organization provides legal representation, wraparound services, and advocacy to address barriers to equity, focusing on justice and mercy for those in poverty. Eligibility for CGLA’s services is limited to low-income individuals negatively impacted by the criminal legal system, with no additional eligibility criteria specified. This opportunity is open and operates citywide, countywide, and statewide to combat issues like the criminalization of poverty and racial inequity.