Lawyers in the Library Program
Bringing Free Legal Guidance to Central Illinois — Now in Our 4th Year
For four years, Speak Out Illinois LLC has offered free, community-based legal guidance through our Lawyers in the Library Program.
Our mission remains simple: help residents understand their legal rights, access credible information, and make informed decisions.
Beginning this year, the program is restricted to residents of the following counties:
Peoria County
Tazewell County
Woodford County
Residents outside these counties may only be served with prior approval from the participating attorney(s).
Participants can receive free limited-scope legal guidance on civil matters such as:
Housing & landlord/tenant issues
Consumer matters
Small claims
Family Law
Orders of Protection / Civil No Contact Orders
Court forms & process questions
Rights education
Referrals
Please note:
Participating attorneys do not represent you and do not provide ongoing representation through this program.
Guidance is informational and designed to help you confidently navigate your situation.






Meet Some of the Participating Attorneys
Past & Present
Kelly Giraudo, Esq
Partner at Butler, Giraudo & Meister, P.C.
2024 and 2025 Participating Attorney
Kayla Hickey, Esq
Partner at Butler, Giraudo & Meister, P.C.
2024 and 2025 Participating Attorney
Shaun Cusack, Esq
Partner at Cusack & Gilfillan, LLC
2024, 2025 and 2026 Participating Attorney


Jon Giraudo, Esq
2024 Participating Attorney
Upcoming Sessions:
Friday, February 6th, 2026
Pekin Public Library (Pekin, IL)
2:00 - 5:00PM
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Pekin Public Library (Pekin, IL)
2:00 - 5:00PM
Speak Out Illinois LLC
Serving communities across Illinois with dedication.
EMAIL US
support@speakoutillinoisllc.com
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Speak Out Illinois LLC is a Private Limited Liability Company Incorporated in the State of Illinois and is not subject to Disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). All requests will be denied.
