Our Work
Created in 2012 by the Illinois Supreme Court to promote equal access to the civil court system for all.
“Equal justice for all” is one of our state’s most proudly proclaimed principles. Yet, many Illinoisans—often with urgent and important issues at stake—find themselves without the assistance they need to help them with their significant legal problems. The legal aid and pro bono system in Illinois can address only a small fraction of the civil legal problems encountered by people with lower incomes, people who speak different languages, people with disabilities, and others who may face different barriers. For people navigating the legal system on their own, equal access to justice is nowhere close to a reality.
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice was created by the Illinois Supreme Court in June 2012 to “promote, facilitate and enhance equal access to justice with an emphasis on access to the Illinois civil courts and administrative agencies for all people.” Illinois Supreme Court Rule 10-100.
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