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.

Other crime and traffic issues Resources
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.
IICLE
Elements of Illinois law: criminal law
A resource for lawyers on Illinois criminal law, offering an overview of felony and misdemeanor defense in state courts, with insights for both new and experienced lawyers.
IICLE
Federal Criminal Practice
A handbook for lawyers on federal criminal practice, covering jurisdiction, grand juries, bail and detention, plea bargaining, motions, jury selection, sentencing, habeas corpus, and appeals.
IICLE
James J. Ahern on DUI caselaw
A lawyer resource on Illinois DUI law, including DUI and summary suspension cases, trial advocacy strategies, and practical forms for litigation.
IICLE
Representing clients with alcohol/drug related offenses
A guide to preparing to represent clients with statutory suspensions and other driving offenses related to alcohol and drugs. Contains an overview of what documentation and testimonials to include in your petition.
Lawyer Manuals
Working with the insurance company
Advanced level content. In Illinois registered vehicles must be insured for liability purposes with the following minimum limits: $250,000 for injury or death to one person in an accident; $50,000 for injury or death of more than one person in an accident; and $20,000 for damage to property of…
Lawyer Manuals