The DeKalb County Legal Self-Help Center is hosted by the public libraries and the circuit clerk's office located in DeKalb County. Please contact each location for their hours of operation.

Going to Court in Illinois  [Text Only Version]
Answers common questions about court procedures and representing yourself in court.

Getting a Divorce in Illinois  [Text Only Version]
Information about how you can get a divorce, including automated forms

My Landlord Is Trying to Evict Me  [Text Only Version]
Explains when your landlord can evict you and the steps that the landlord must take before you can be ordered to move out

Getting Child Support  [Text Only Version]
Explains the ways in which you can get child support, and the necessary forms and instructions

I Am Being Sued for Mortgage Foreclosure  [Text Only Version]
Information on what to do if you receive a foreclosure lawsuit.

Which Protection Order Do I Need?
Interview guides a user to the appropriate order: order of protection, civil no contact order, or stalking no contact order.

DeKalb County Courthouse
Circuit Clerk's Office
133 West State Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
815.895.7138
Circuit Clerk's Website

Sycamore Public Library
103 East State Street
Sycamore, Illinois 60178
815.895.2500
Sycamore Public Library Website

DeKalb Public Library
309 Oak Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
815.756.9568
DeKalb Public Library Website

Cortland Community Library
63 South Somonauk Road
Cortland, IL 60112
815.756.7274
Cortland Community Library Website

Genoa Public Library
232 West Main Street
Genoa, IL 60135
815.784.2627
Genoa Public Library Website

Helpful Organizations