HOLIDAY CLOSURE NOTICE

The CGLA Help Desk at the Daley Center (10th Floor – Room 1006) will be closed November 27, 2025 – January 2, 2026 for the holiday season. Online applications and Room CL-29 will also be unavailable November 27–28.

From December 1–9, you may:
Submit an online application online (scroll down to apply) or visit the Daley Center, Concourse Level – Room CL-29 for in-person assistance.*

Starting December 10, our online application, Room CL-29, and Help Desk (10th Floor – Room 1006) will close and resume services Monday, January 5, 2026.

*Before traveling to the courthouse, please call ahead to confirm availability of services (312) 603-5030.

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Get Help:

If you are seeking assistance with Expungement & Sealing, please click here to submit an application:

Expungement and Sealing Application

If you are seeking assistance with Criminal Defense, Family or Housing Law, please click here to submit an application:

Criminal Defense, Family and Housing Law Application

If you are seeking the status of a previously submitted application, please click here:

Check the status of my application

Hours of Operation for the Help Desk:
Monday - Wednesday 9AM-12PM
Daley Center
50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602

Note: Hours of operation may vary during the holiday season. Holiday closures will take precedence.

Staffed Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m. - Noon
Monday-Wednesday, Noon - 4 p.m. and Thursday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (CL29 Only): Please note, this service will be limited to submitting applications for assistance; petitions will not be prepared during these hours.
Important: Applicants must bring their RAP sheet (Chicago RAP and/or Illinois State Police Report) in order to submit an application for assistance either on the 10th floor or at Concourse Level 29.
Click here for instructions on obtaining your RAP sheet: Get a Copy of My RAP Sheet