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Speak Out Illinois LLC

Introducing Lawyers in the Library

Speak Out Illinois LLC launched its Lawyers in the Library Program to assist Individuals across Central Illinois with obtaining FREE 15-Minute Consultations with a Licensed Attorney to Ask Legal Questions, Get Information on Court Forms, Questions about E-Filing, Where to Turn to If Someone has Limited Funds, and Additional Benefits as Offered (Restrictions Apply).  


Lawyers in the Library covers Family Law, Civil Law, Personal Injury/Medical Malpractice, Car Accidents & Criminal Law (Misdemeanors Only)

Lawyers in the Library doesn't cover FOID Card Matters, Sex or Drug Crimes or Social Security


Attorneys who attend these Event(s) are Volunteers and Provide this Service as Pro-Bono without Court Representation. 


The Attorney(s) present at any session of Lawyers in the Library will not make phone calls, write letters or talk to other Individual(s) on your behalf.

Said Attorney(s) are not Your Attorney until Retained. The Attorney(s) may extend Time Slots at their discretion at any time without notice. 


Libraries or Venues in which allows Speak Out Illinois LLC to host a Session is not responsible or liable for any claims, complaints or client procedures. 

Illinois Libraries and Staff cannot provide legal advice or services. Please consult with an Attorney

Submit an Application for Consultation

2025 Participating Attorneys

Are you interested in participating?  

Click the button below to register for Our 2025 Attorneys Conference on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 at 3:00PM CST

Previous Sessions of Lawyers in the Library

Past Participating Attorneys

Kelly R. Giraudo, ESQ
​Butler, Giraudo & Meister, P.C.
​Family Law

Participating Sessions: 

2024: 3/29/24, 6/14/24

2025: 2/21/24, 2/25/24

Jon Giraudo, ESQ
​Giraudo Law Inc
​Criminal Law

Participating Sessions: 

2024: 3/29/24, 6/14/24

Kayla Hickey, ESQ
​Butler, Giraudo & Meister, P.C.

​Family Law

Participating Sessions: 

2024: 3/29/24, 6/14/24

2025: 2/19/25

Shaun Cusack, ESQ
​Cusack & Gilfillan, LLC
​Personal Injury 

Participating Sessions: 

2024: 6/14/24, 7/19/24

2025: 2/19/25, 2/21/25