Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.

Family Law Attorney

3.3(7 Google reviews)

311 E Main St #302, Galesburg, IL 61401, United States

Information last updated October 19, 2026

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Practice Areas

Real Estate Civil Litigation Family Law

About Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.

Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. (PSLS) is a non-profit organization established on October 1, 1977, dedicated to ensuring equal access to justice for low-income, elderly, and vulnerable individuals across 36 counties in Northern and Central Illinois. The firm operates 11 offices throughout its service area, including locations in Bloomington, Galesburg, Joliet, Kankakee, McHenry, Moline, Ottawa, Peoria, Rockford, Waukegan, and West Suburban (West Chicago).

PSLS provides legal advice, representation, advocacy, education, and outreach to protect basic human needs and uphold rights. Their work focuses on securing safe housing, food, income, and personal safety for individuals and families with depleted resources. Key service areas include housing matters, fair housing issues, and financial stability. The firm also operates specialized projects such as the Low Income Tax Clinic and Legal Aid Through IL-AFLAN, which assists Illinois veterans and military members.

Attorneys at PSLS address a variety of civil legal matters, including divorce and custody, minor and adult guardianship, simple wills and powers of attorney, criminal records expungement and sealing, eviction, bankruptcy, and other consumer issues. The organization screens all applicants for income and asset eligibility to provide free legal assistance. PSLS also engages pro bono volunteers to help meet the demand for legal aid.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Adrian Barr — Managing Attorney
Thomas Dennis — Managing Attorney
Ketura Baptiste — Managing Attorney
Paul Zukowski — Managing Attorney
Gretchen Farwell — Managing Attorney
Don Dirks — Managing Attorney
Jesse Hodierne — Managing Attorney
Megan Brady — Managing Attorney
Amber Moore — Managing Attorney
Services listed: Safety, Housing, Financial Stability, Fair Housing, Low Income Tax Clinic, Legal Aid Through IL-AFLAN, Divorce and custody, Minor and adult guardianship, Simple wills and powers of attorney, Criminal records expungement and sealing, Eviction, Bankruptcy
Founded: 1977
Fees: Prairie State Legal Services provides free legal assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families who meet specific income and asset guidelines.
Offices: 201 West Olive Street Suite 203 Bloomington, IL 61701
311 East Main Street Suite 302 Galesburg, IL 61401
14A W. Cass Street 3rd Floor Joliet, IL 60432
187 South Schuyler Avenue Suite 350 Kankakee, IL 60901
3929 Mercy Drive, Unit B McHenry, IL 60050

Source: pslegal.org · checked October 19, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 8:30 am–12 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am–12 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am–12 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am–12 pm
Friday: 8:30 am–12 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entrance