https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/for-legal-professionals/practice-resources/517596
Date: 01/10/2024
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Practice resources
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Crime & Traffic Resources
(20 resources)
Legal housing defenses to help victims of domestic and sexual violence escape abusive and dangerous situations.
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This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers how to serve the respondent, as well as enforcement of the EOP.
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers how a respondent can respond to being served with a Petition.
Gives information about situations involving abuse, neglect, or dependency.
Lawyer Manuals
(88 resources)
Information about repossession law in Illinois with an emphasis on cars and household goods.
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Gives information about vehicle law cases and the relevant laws that apply to vehicle fraud cases.
Lawyer Manuals
(4 resources)
Manual on expungement and sealing including the Criminal Identification Act. 2021 edition
IICLE
A video with an overview on FBI records and how clients can view and fix errors in their records.
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Essential guide covering criminal defense cases in Illinois, including arrest, early representation, pretrial discovery and motions, defenses, plea and sentencing bargaining, and trial prep. 2021 Ed.
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Essential guide covering defending criminal cases in Illinois. 2022 Edition
IICLE
(3 resources)
Citizen's rights when questioned, arrested, or held by Chicago police.
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Toolkit to help with safety and stability for children and families during DCFS investigations related to domestic violence.
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Manual on premises liability with info for government bodies, third-party criminal acts, fire and explosion, and more. 2021 quick guide
IICLE
(17 resources)
Legal housing defenses to help victims of domestic and sexual violence escape abusive and dangerous situations.
Text article
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers how to serve the respondent, as well as enforcement of the EOP.
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers how a respondent can respond to being served with a Petition.
This is a chapter in our Orders of Protection lawyer manual. It covers what happens after a plenary OP is in effect, like how it can be terminated or modified.
(6 resources)
Citizen's rights when questioned, arrested, or held by Chicago police.
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Wondering what Chicago police are hiding from you in discovery? This provides attendees a look at the what, where, and how of police records in lawsuits against the Chicago Police Department.
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Manual on DUI caselaw. Discusses Illinois DUI case law, Illinois summary suspension caselaw, and related trial advocacy. Contains a list of applicable forms. 2022 edition
IICLE
Essential guide covering criminal defense cases in Illinois, including arrest, early representation, pretrial discovery and motions, defenses, plea and sentencing bargaining, and trial prep. 2021 Ed.
IICLE
(3 resources)
An article for lawyers that explains certain types of offenses and charges are ineligible for automatic juvenile expungement in Illinois.
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Manual on domestic relations and juvenile law, including editable forms. 2023 edition.
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Essential guide covering defending criminal cases in Illinois. 2022 Edition
IICLE
(1 resources)
Essential guide covering defending criminal cases in Illinois. 2022 Edition
IICLE
(5 resources)
Specific information about registered vehicles insured for liability
Lawyer Manuals
Manual on DUI caselaw. Discusses Illinois DUI case law, Illinois summary suspension caselaw, and related trial advocacy. Contains a list of applicable forms. 2022 edition
IICLE
Manual on criminal law, devoted primarily to the defense of felony and misdemeanor cases in the Illinois state courts. 2023 edition
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Essential guide covering criminal defense cases in Illinois, including arrest, early representation, pretrial discovery and motions, defenses, plea and sentencing bargaining, and trial prep. 2021 Ed.
IICLE
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