Mission & Description
First Defense Legal Aid is a nonprofit organization based in Chicago, IL, focused on providing legal assistance related to crime and legal issues. Established with a tax-exempt status in 2025, the organization reported an annual revenue of $853,000.
Official Records
| EIN | 01-0729555 |
| Subsection | 501(c)(3) |
| Classification | Public Charity |
| NTEE Code | I80 - Crime & Legal-Related |
| Ruling Date | September 2025 |
| Revocation History | Revoked Nov 2023, reinstated Nov 2023 |
Officers & Directors
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