University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Student Legal Services

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Criminal Defense Lawyer

3.8(17 Google reviews)

1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801, United States

Information last updated October 19, 2026

Practice Areas

Immigration Real Estate Criminal Defense

About University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Student Legal Services

Student Legal Services at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign provides free legal services, advice, representation, and education to eligible students. Formally established in 1978 with the acceptance of The Student Legal Service Plan by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, the program has roots in earlier student legal assistance initiatives dating back to 1966.

The service assists students with a variety of legal issues, including tenant rights, housing matters, criminal defense, immigration, and other civil legal matters such as name changes. The firm's attorneys offer consultations and representation, aiming to support students through preventive education programs and direct legal assistance.

Student Legal Services has been recognized for its work, receiving the "Outstanding Student Legal Services Office" award in 2005 from the Southwest Region – University Student Legal Services Association. It also earned "The Jim Aldridge Award for Special Project Excellence" from the University Student Legal Service Association - Western Region in 2007, 2014, and 2017. The staff includes four full-time attorneys, who are active with national legal organizations.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Anthony L. Allegretti — Directing Attorney
Andrea Bergstrom — Staff Attorney
Matthew Shimanovsky — Staff Attorney
Emily C. Vock — Staff Attorney
Services listed: Tenant Rights, Housing, Criminal Defense, Immigration, Civil Legal Matters, Name Changes
Founded: 1978
Consultations: Free initial consultation
Fees: The service is free for eligible University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students who are enrolled for the current semester and have paid the UIUC Service Fee.
Offices: 324 Illini Union 1401 West Green Street Urbana, IL 61801
Awards & recognition: Outstanding Student Legal Services Office
The Jim Aldridge Award for Special Project Excellence

Source: studentlegal.illinois.edu · 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

Details & Amenities

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entrance

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Student Legal Services — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Student Legal Services located?+

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Student Legal Services is located at 1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Student Legal Services handle?+

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Student Legal Services handles Immigration, Real Estate, Criminal Defense. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

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Call University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Student Legal Services at +1 217-333-9053 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Student Legal Services well rated?+

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Student Legal Services has a 3.8-star rating based on 17 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

5 reviews

Vladislav Ekimtcov· via Google
Very helpful!
10 years ago
L. Jennings· via Google
I enjoy patronizing.
4 years ago
A Owen· via Google
Better off getting outside help, the attorneys suck.
3 years ago
Matthew Lozano· via Google
Not compassionate, unhelpful, be prepared to seek a second opinion
a year ago
Pear· via Google
I don't feel respected when I ask serious questions. The attorney is paid to provide this service to students, but it seems like they don't want to spend any time on us. They even laughed at my case, which made me feel uncomfortable.
a year ago