Practice resources

These resources are written for legal professionals doing legal aid or pro bono work. If you do not have legal training, they may be difficult to understand. Visit resources from the main menu for legal information written and designed for the public.

Police (arrest, charge, or search) Resources
A civil rights case against the police: The what, where, and how of getting records when the Chicago Police hide them
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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Defending Criminal Cases: Pretrial Issues, Guilty Pleas, and Defenses
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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Defending Criminal Cases: Trials, Sentencing, Appeals, and Post trial Issues
Essential guide covering defending criminal cases in Illinois. 2022 Edition
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Defending DUI: practice and procedure
Information on DUIs and examples of proper investigatory stops, probable cause, and common DUI Defenses. 2021 edition
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James J. Ahern on DUI caselaw
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
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What to know if you think Chicago police violated your rights
Citizen's rights when questioned, arrested, or held by Chicago police.
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