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.

Appeals Resources
Civil appeals Illinois: State and federal
A handbook for lawyers on appellate practice in state and federal courts, covering post-judgment motions, standards of review, cross-appeals, interlocutory appeals, oral arguments, and more.
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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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SSI and SSDI overpayments and appeals
This article for lawyers explains overpayments, Notices of Overpayment, SSA's appeals process, and SSA's options for collecting overpayment.
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