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. Note: IICLE resources are only available to legal aid employees.

Criminal records Resources
Criminal records: Expungement and other relief
A guide for lawyers on expungement and sealing in Illinois, including juvenile records, Cook County practice, identity theft, job and housing impacts, pardons, and recent reforms.
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Defending criminal cases: Pretrial issues, guilty pleas, and defenses
A resource for lawyers on Illinois criminal defense, covering arrest, search and seizure, confessions, discovery, pretrial motions, cybercrimes, defenses, plea bargaining, and trial preparation.
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Defending Criminal Cases: Trials, Sentencing, Appeals, and Post trial Issues
A resource for lawyers on Illinois criminal practice, covering trial strategy, evidence, sentencing, appeals, post-conviction hearings, and habeas corpus.
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