FIRST DEFENSE LEGAL AID

aka FDLA   |   Chicago, IL   |  www.first-defense.org
This organization's exempt status was automatically revoked by the IRS for failure to file a Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-N, or 990-PF for 3 consecutive years. Further investigation and due diligence are warranted.

Mission

FDLA is the only organization in the country which provides legal representation to low-income individuals during the crucial period immediately following their arrest.

Ruling year info

2003

Principal Officer

Mr. Anthony W Hill

Main address

5100 W. Harrison

Chicago, IL 60644 USA

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EIN

01-0729555

NTEE code info

Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (R01)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Programs and results

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

The hotline provides 24-hour free access to attorneys for those in Chicago Police Department custody; the Streetlaw education program performs educational presentations for schools, churches and community organizations on constitutional rights and FDLA services; information gathered in the above-mentioned programs is utilized to effect systematic change.

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Financials

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FIRST DEFENSE LEGAL AID

Board of directors
as of 09/26/2016
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Kristine Neal

Illinois Office of the State Appellate Defender

Scott Kamin

Jessica Hunter

Sean MacCarthy

Carolyn Gold Aberman

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Kristine Neal