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.

Appeals Resources
A guide to Illinois civil appellate procedure
A guidebook explaining how to appeal a court decision in Illinois. Not for criminal appeals.
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Civil appeals Illinois: state and federal 2022 edition
Manual on state and federal review courts, post-judgment motions, standards of review, cross-appeals, oral arguments. 2022 edition
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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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SSI and SSDI overpayments and appeals
This article for attorneys explains overpayments, Notices of Overpayment, SSA's appeals process, and SSA's options for collecting overpayment.
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