AM Legal is a licensed and private company specializing in paralegal and clerk services. A central Loop location, a native work ethic, and a deep knowledge of the Chicago metropolitan area have allowed our company to be a major addition to many law firms. AM Legal is an extensive network of research specialists trained to provide personal, timely and accurate services in the justice systems of Illinois and neighboring countries. Below are the public registration services provided: Civil Indices County and Federal Levels Criminal Index County and Federal Levels Traffic Index Estate and Will Index Bankruptcy and Adversaries Index Commercial Code Uniform Index State and County Tax Deposits Mechanical Privileges Privileges privileges Privileges of residential property judgments Loans of borrowing property Deposits of enterprises and county deposits company registrations Earnings indices of manual workers Marriage, birth and Death register. Our staff consists of paralegals and clerks who specialize in legal technology and have extensive knowledge of Illinois` complex court systems. All staff are trained to navigate online databases as well as on-site searches in courthouses, so our clientele quickly get accurate information with ease and security. We pride ourselves on the constant communication with our customers. The Illinois State Board of Education has tasked Chicago Public Schools with resolving issues related to special educational services for high school students at the Cook County Temporary Youth Detention Center. Instead of channeling your time, resources, and healthcare services to new employees, trust a company with more than 25 years of legal experience. We offer an accurate and professional service, fast turnaround times and competitive prices.

Our daily coverage covers twelve counties and courts. While we`re doing the work, you can focus on the work that makes your business unique. Legal Aid Chicago provides free civil services to people living in poverty in Cook County. All clients must be registered by phone and their eligibility must be verified through our Client Verification Unit at 312-341-1070. Water and zone application, full payment certificate application, PFC Chicago, water and wastewater application, real estate exemption requirements. Real estate transactions in Chicago create a unique service niche to provide accurate and timely services to all of our clients` closing needs. Chicago Water Certificates All properties in Chicago require a water certificate, which must be presented when selling or transferring real estate. Chicago Zoning Certificates All Chicago properties must register with the City Department, which verifies the amount of units on a property. All Chicago properties with more than 4 units must register annually with the City of Chicago. This certificate indicates the number of units in the building, which is the management company of the building and specifies the names of the owners of the building.

Cook County properties that have not paid current property taxes must pay all taxes and penalties before a real estate transaction can be completed. With an ever-changing world, background checks have been a requirement for most employers and landlords to ensure the safety of their tenants and property. Our trained employees keep abreast of current trends and legal requirements to facilitate this process. Background checks must comply with EEOC and Fair Credit Reporting Agency guidelines. Negative results should not necessarily eliminate the candidate from the hiring process. Below are some research suggestions that should be made to ensure that the company or owner selects the best possible candidate: County Criminal History Index On-site forensic research that centralizes where the person lived, where they attended school, and previous employers. Us District Federal Criminal History Criminal Research Pursued by Federal Justice Systems. This type of search can include bank robberies, security fraud and drug trafficking.

County Civil History Index Searching for civil litigation at the county level can include contract debt, landlord-tenant disputes, as well as bodily injury and mortgage foreclosure. U.S. District Federal Civil History Civil History lawsuits at the federal level may involve constitutional issues and disputes relating to people crossing state borders. Antitrust litigation and civil rights issues are just two examples. Applying for the Social Security Index This is highly recommended as this search helps to determine which counties to look for. Criminal searches by state police services Searches of convictions by the state police, which covers the entire state. Owned and operated by L. Hansen, AM Legal Services, Inc. has over 30 years of experience in the field of public document retrieval.

We are a fully licensed and insured private investigative firm specializing in legal advice and clerkship services. We operate directly in the heart of the Chicago Loop. Podcast host Colleen Connolly and Naeem Nulwala talk to guests about the eviction issues that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated and how Cook County`s justice systems have adapted. Read more Request a quote for daily, weekly, or annual reports on Cook County courthouses or for coverage of neighboring county systems. Click above. This is in PDF format to download, fill out and return by fax or e-mail. In this increasingly tight economy, business acumen is required of all businesses, large and small. If you`re considering alternatives to cost reduction in your own office or business, consider an option that reduces your financial burden while reducing your workload. Our phone menu and staff communicate in English and Spanish.