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.

Cars, driver's licenses, traffic and parking tickets Resources
Preventing a car from being repossessed
Steps you can take to avoid having your car repossessed, including trying to sell the car before it gets repossessed, but typically, the debt is more than the car is worth. No Illinois law prohibits the concealment of property under a lien so keeping a car in the garage would be ok.
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Preventing a Repossession and Relief Available
Gives information about preventing a car repossession, and the relief available if the car is repossessed.
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Proving fault in auto accident cases
A lawyer resource on auto accident cases, including intersection, rear-end, single-car, and railroad crashes, with guidance on discovery, trial preparation, evidence, experts, and closing arguments.
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Remedies Available Under the CFA
Gives information about the types of remedies available under the CFA.
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Representing clients with non-alcohol/drug related offenses
A guide to preparing to represent clients with driving offenses unrelated to alcohol/drugs, such as moving violations, fraudulent use of a driver’s license or losing the right to drive from a mental illness or disease. Contains an overview of what documentation and testimonials to include.
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Resale of repossessed car
Gives information about the resale of a repossessed car.
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Restoration of driving privileges
A manual on the restoration of driving privileges per the new License to Work Act.
Revocation vs. suspension
Outline of the key differences between when a driver's licenses is suspended vs. when it is revoked. A suspension may be distinguished easily from a revocation in that it automatically terminates after a designated period, not to exceed 12 months.
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Revoked or suspended licenses administrative hearings
Advanced level content. This car guide explains the process of what to do at an administrative hearings before the Office of the Secretary of State for alcohol- or drug-related license suspensions or revocations.
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Safety Responsibility Law and Relief Available
Gives information about the Safety Responsibility Law, and the remedies that are available.
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Sanctions for BAIID violations - MDDPs
Advanced content. If the Illinois Secretary of State determines a BAIID violation has occurred and that violation does not result in the cancelation of the MDDP, the agency will enter an extension of the statutory summary suspension for a period of 3-months beyond the termination date of the…
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Service of summons
Learn about service of summons in a traffic accident case in Illinois.
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Statutes of limitation
Auto accidents laws for personal injury, property damage and personal injury and property damage when the defendant is a local public entity or any of its employees.
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Stopping the creditor from reselling the car
Without the title, the creditor/lien holder cannot resell the car. Instead, they must apply to the Secretary of State for a repossession certificate of title.
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Subrogation
Advanced level content. Subrogation is your insurance company’s right to recover money it pays to its insured, under first-party coverage, from third parties allegedly at fault.
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The administrative hearing process in general
Advanced level content. This part of the revoked or suspended licenses administrative hearings manual provides an overview of the process, including the drug and alcohol treatment documentation process and details about when a hearing is required by the Illinois Secretary of State.
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