We Are Community Justice Advocates

Providing Access to Justice for Underserved Communities in Greater Chicago

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We Can Help

We provide access to affordable legal services that address the kitchen table issues our clients face.

 
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Our Mission,
Vision & Values

Learn what makes us Greater Chicago’s community justice advocates.

 
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Meet Our Team

Our dedicated attorneys and support staff are passionate believers in social justice.

25,000+

clients served
each year

10+

full-time
staff attorneys

21.6

average years of
staff attorney experience

100+

volunteers on
our team

Spotlights

Spotlights
A Justice Social 2021
A Justice Social 2021

Thank you to all who viewed and contributed to A Justice Social 2021 — honoring community justice advocates across Chicagoland. With your help we raised over $150,000!

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Ariel Valdes: An Ambassador for Justice
Ariel Valdes: An Ambassador for Justice

As Ariel Valdes is celebrates his 30th anniversary as a lawyer and staff member at GCLC, we honor him for his service to the Clinic and his Chicagoland community. Valdes is A Justice Social 2021 Ambassador for Justice Award recipient. Read more about Ariel here.

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Meet GCLC’s Amate Fellows
Meet GCLC’s Amate Fellows

For over 15 years GCLC has partnered with Amate House, a service and leadership development program for young adults in the Chicagoland area. Hear from three past and current Fellows about how their experiences have enhanced their passion for community advocacy and justice.

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