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.

Administrative hearings Resources
Administrative review
Explains the civil procedure and administrative review process for formal hearings related to the reinstatement of driving permits. Includes applicable case law.
Lawyer Manuals
Formal and informal hearings
Overview of the two types of Illinois Secretary of State hearings for DUI or reckless driving that are available to clients seeking reinstatement of driving privileges. Options include formal hearings and informal hearings.
Lawyer Manuals
Reinstatement and issuance of restricted driving permits
Overview of relevant Illinois laws and regulations pertaining to the reinstatement and issuance of restricted driving permits. Does not include applicable case law.
Lawyer Manuals
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
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.
Lawyer Manuals
Responding to a DCFS investigation
The Family Defense Center (FDC) offers a manual for responding to a DCFS investigation and is written with the "wrongly accused" person in mind.
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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.
Lawyer Manuals
The formal hearing process
Overview of the formal hearing process for reinstating a revoked or suspended driver’s license in Illinois. Includes how to request a formal hearing and all parts of the hearing itself.
Lawyer Manuals