Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.

Peoria, IL

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27 reviews
3.0
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27 reviews
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury

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Review Snapshot

27
Total Reviews
Moderate Confidence
0
Last 90 Days
Inactive
80%
Response Rate
Highly Responsive
12-Month Trend
Stable

Review Intelligence

Avg: 59/100
CommunicationOutcomeResponsivenessEmpathyExpertiseFeeTrialSatisfaction
Communication60
Outcome60
Responsiveness60
Empathy60
Expertise60
Fee Transparency55
Trial Experience57
Satisfaction60

Client Reviews

S Rosenfeld1 photo
10 months ago

Absolutely the worst. Represent yourself, you'll be better off. If they assign Gabby to you, forget getting any help. She is extremely lacking in knowledge and expertise. Run, don't walk.

cynthia misius
1 years ago

Called several times. I get the same answer on all phone numbers that the is full to call back later. I have called different days and different times. Can't get thru.

Response from owner

Please accept our apologies. Below is contact information for our Peoria Office, including a toll free number.<br><br>101 SW Adams St.<br>Suite 800<br>Peoria, IL 61602<br><br>Phone: 309-674-9831 <br>Toll Free: 800-322-2280 <br><br>You can also visit this website for legal help: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/get-legal-help.

Jessica Lynn
1 years ago

Hard to get a hold of hard to get help and will not get you in court.

Felix
1 years ago

like to request a phone call from you. I have received nothing , supar performance. I'm signing things that are making no sense. I am requesting the everything be put on hold. Especially the power of story they just had me sign. Attorney Molly racar. I feel is not qualified not really care. My next step will be to drive down to peoria and come in person to the office. I don't think her and I are a fit.

Trina Parkman1 photo
1 years ago

We emailed back and forth received a phone call they asked all the questions told me they would get back with me to let me know if they could represent me and if not they would let me know what I needed to know to get legal help . The case was for my granddaughter her high school wanted to expell her over a fight she didn’t start never heard back from them and my granddaughter did get expelled with three months left to graduate I was so disappointed in this so called law firm

Response from owner

Good morning, Trina. Please know that you can also visit this website to find legal resources and apply for legal help: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/get-legal-help.

Green EyesLocal Guide57 photos
2 years ago

I can't express the great gratitude for the help Prairie State Legal Service has provided for me,Thank you!

Response from owner

Thank you! PSLS is proud to provide high-quality legal services to every client, every time.<br>

Brett Schuck
2 years ago

There not helpful at all they wouldn't let me speak the lady wanted to keep telling me that I'm arguen with her they are very bad and communicating with people and understanding someone

Response from owner

Good afternoon, Brett. Please accept our apologies. Please know that you can also visit this website to apply for legal help: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/get-legal-help. Thank you.

Dominique Sizelove
2 years ago

Posting on behalf of Travis & Dominique- My attorney was the person who carried both of the weight when my husband and I could not any longer! The fight she put up And the team’s guidance helped us understand that when you feel like you’re alone reach out and prarrie State Legal services hold your hand. Out of respect for our attorney I won’t mention the her name. I will tell you my name is Dominique and I greatly appreciate how you were mindful of medical conditions and I admit I’m a lot to handle but I appreciate the fight and wins

Response from owner

Thank you, Dominique! PSLS is proud to provide high-quality legal<br>services to every client, every time.

Becky BrownLocal Guide
3 years ago

Scammers and of no help to citizens needing their assistance. Use the excuse they have limited funds and won't do what you need. Our taxes ultimately pay their salaries, so you would think they would and could do anything a citizen needs, instead of making excuses. Found out you have to pay per page reviewed, $100's of dollars. I can't afford their peo-bono assistance. What a joke! They must enjoy being an embarrassment to the poor people of Illinois! Must have been Ameren executives in their prior lives!

Response from owner

Prairie State does not charge for any of its services. Staff do the best they can but it is not possible to help in every important legal matter

tarra smith
3 years ago

I was told by one of them to try to obtain guardianship of my adult son with disabilities (but that they don't help with guardianship so didn't help with that), then call back when his ssi case gets denied a second time. (They said they could only help after it gets denied a second time). So I call back during second denial and then was told by another of their "attorney" that they couldn't help me because of a "conflict of interest " because I had previously called about getting help with guardianship? (which they didn't help me with, I called the first time about his ssi appeal..they only recommended I get guardianship from what I recall). She told me it was hard to explain.. ok well made no sense either! I believe she was saying the guardianship was for me and the ssi for my son? Well sorry but I don't need the guardianship or ANY of it for myself.. believe me! I'd very much just like to live my own life and not have to worry about my adult son! I feel she may have thought I was lying about something with my son. I have no reason to lie just a frustrated parent unable to seem to get any help for my son because he turned the magic number of 18 and unable to care for himself on his own. Honestly, this woman wouldn't have been able to represent him anyways with the impression I got from her. No thank you. It's pretty sad that this seems to be the only "pro bono" attorney s around in Illinois and they are of zero help only add to the stress, frustration and confusion in my case.

Jenae WileyLocal Guide663 photos
3 years ago

Horrible no help

Response from owner

We are very sorry that you felt you received no help from Prairie State Legal Services. We do help thousands of people each year, but demand for legal aid services outpaces our ability to provide the level of help that every eligible person may need. We try to address the most urgent issues that affect personal safety, adequate housing, access to medical care and similar problems to the extent possible. We involve volunteer attorneys to help us to expand our services. There are times when we simply lack staff or volunteers to provide the help needed. We hope we may be able to assist you in the future.

Jeff Imig
3 years ago
Response from owner

Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5 star review. We appreciate the positive feedback.

Victoria HopkinsLocal Guide1 photo
4 years ago
Response from owner

Thank you for taking the time to add your rating.

Sunshine Hardy
4 years ago

Would not even talk to me or refer me to somebody who could help! I’m a single mom living paycheck to paycheck! I am raising my daughter alone but I’m told I make to much much for them to help me! Where do I go when I don’t have $4,000 for a retainer! Your system is messed up! I need a pro bono attorney and I’m left to fight on my own! No one will help me!!!!

Response from owner

We understand your frustration. Prairie State relies on grants to enable it to provide legal help at no charge . Those grants often have income limits. We wish we had other options for people in need.

Diana EvansLocal Guide11 photos
6 years ago
Response from owner

Thank you for your positive review

Latoshia Green
6 years ago

My lawyer is awesome

Response from owner

Thank you for letting us know that your lawyer is awesome.

Samuel DeadmondLocal Guide103 photos
6 years ago

Knowledgeable attorneys, helpful advice, and passionate representation.

Response from owner

Thank you so much for your positive review. Prairie State staff choose legal aid work because they are passionate about helping people in need to access our justice system. We appreciate your taking the time to post your review.

Todd DikemanLocal Guide18 photos
6 years ago

Unhelpful free consulting try here.

Response from owner

We are sorry you found our services not to be helpful to you. You can also look up legal information at www.illinoislegalaid.org. The Illinois State Bar Association also offers a lawyer referral service with a $25 fee for up to a 30 minute consultation.

S RegsLocal Guide79 photos
7 years ago

They don't answer their phones

Response from owner

We recently upgraded the phone system and there were glitches along the way. We hope you find it is much easier to get through.

Lydia Wagenbach
7 years ago
Response from owner

Thank you for your review.

Contact

Address
101 SW Adams St Ste 800, Peoria, IL 61602

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